This classic work of legal history provides profiles of English judges from the Norman Conquest to the early nineteenth century. Each judge is given a detailed biography, along with information on the cases and legal decisions they were involved in. Along the way, the reader gets a rich portrait of English legal history and its evolution over time. With its meticulous research and engaging writing, this is an essential read for anyone interested in the law or the history of England.

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