The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen Bart K.C.S.I.
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ISBN10: 9377468744
ISBN13: 9789377468743
Publisher: DD Sales and Distributors
Published: May 15 2026
Pages: 458
Weight: 1.16
Height: 1.02 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789377468743
Publisher: DD Sales and Distributors
Published: May 15 2026
Pages: 458
Weight: 1.16
Height: 1.02 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen Bart K.C.S.I. by Leslie Stephen is a masterfully written Victorian biography that explores the life, intellect, and legal legacy of one of the 19th century's most influential jurists. Sir James Fitzjames Stephen was a distinguished judge, legal historian, criminal law reformer, and a key contributor to the development of British and Indian jurisprudence during the height of the British Empire. Written by his brother, Leslie Stephen, this authoritative biography offers rare personal insight alongside rigorous historical analysis. The book traces Stephen's role in shaping criminal law, his contributions to legal philosophy, his tenure in India, and his impact on constitutional thought. Rich in historical context, political debate, and intellectual discourse, this volume is essential for readers interested in Victorian history, British legal history, colonial administration, jurisprudence, and the evolution of criminal law. A foundational work for scholars, historians, law students, and readers of classic biographies, this book remains a significant study of law, governance, and moral philosophy in the 19th century.
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