Biographical Dictionary of the Common Law

Biographical Dictionary of the Common Law is a biographical dictionary concerned with legal biography, edited by A. W. B. Simpson and published in 1984 by Butterworths. Hines called it "valuable".[1] Holborn described it as a "handy starting point".[2] Tearle said it is "the best source to consult first".[3] Clinch called it "invaluable".[4]

References

  • Simpson, A W B. Biographical Dictionary of the Common Law. Butterworths. London. 1984. ISBN 0 406 51657 X.
  • "Reviews" (1984) 128 Solicitors Journal 278 Google Books
  • "Book Reviews" (1985) 149 Local Government Review 579 (July 27) Google Books
  • (1990) 154 Justice of the Peace 613 (Issues 27–52, 22 Sept.) Google Books
  • "Reviews" (1999) The Law Librarian, vols 30–31, p 138 Google Books
  1. ^ Hines, William Donald. English Legal History: A Bibliography and Guide to the Literature. Garland Publishing Inc. New York and London. 1990. ISBN 0 8240 4299 9. Page 120.
  2. ^ Holborn, Guy. Sources of Biographical Information on Past Lawyers. British and Irish Association of Law Librarians. 1999. ISBN 9780950208121. Page 10. Google Books.
  3. ^ Barbara Tearle. In R G Logan (editor). Information Sources in Law. Butterworths. London. 1986. ISBN 0 408 11474 6. Page 320.
  4. ^ Clinch, Peter. Using a Law Library: A Student's Guide to Legal Research Skills. Second Edition. 2001. Blackstone Press Limited. ISBN 1 84174 029 2. Page 173.
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