This riveting historical account chronicles the lives of England's most prominent and influential chief justices, from the medieval era to the 18th century. Author Baron John Campbell Campbell provides detailed insights into the personal and professional lives of these legal titans, making this book an indispensable resource for legal scholars and history enthusiasts alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.