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Address to the Graduating Class of the Law School of Columbia College of May, 1861 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
A stirring address for graduates that links law, liberty, and duty to the common good.
This edition presents a historically rich speech that urges new lawyers to pursue justice with integrity, courage, and public service rather than personal gain.
The speaker traces the roots of constitutional liberty from medieval courts to modern America, highlighting how faith, philosophy, and carefully built institutions shaped fair laws. It contrasts eras of oppression with moments of legal triumph, and shows how courts and legislators can work together to protect individual rights and the rule of law.- Explore how civil liberty evolved through English and American traditions.
- See how landmark cases and key figures shaped judicial ideals and constitutional limits.
- Understand the calling of lawyers to defend liberty, duty, and the public good.
- Gain historical perspective on the balance between church, state, and law.
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