The Essential Holmes by Oliver Wendell Holmes
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr, has been called the greatest jurist and legal scholar in the history of the English-speaking world. In this collection of his speeches, opinions and letters, Richard Posner reveals the fullness of Holmes' achievements as judge, historian, philosopher and master of English style. Thematically arranged, the volume covers a variety of subjects from aging and death to themes in politics, personalities, and law. Posner's substantial introduction firmly places this wealth of material in its biographical and historical context.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (1841-1935) ranks among America's most celebrated thinkers and writers. Poet, essayist, and Supreme Court Justice, he was a frequent contributer to The Atlantic Monthly.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780226675541 |
| ISBN 10 | 0226675548 |
| Title | The Essential Holmes |
| Author | Oliver Wendell Holmes |
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| Binding type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The University of Chicago Press |
| Year published | 1997-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 374 |
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