Memoir Of Sir James Dalrymple: First Viscount Stair, President Of The Court Of Session In Scotland (1873)

Memoir Of Sir James Dalrymple: First Viscount Stair, President Of The Court Of Session In Scotland (1873) is a historical account of the life and career of Sir James Dalrymple, who was the first Viscount Stair and served as the President of the Court of Session in Scotland. The book is written by Aeneas James George Mackay and was originally published in 1873. The memoir provides a comprehensive overview of Dalrymple's life, including his early years, education, legal career, and political achievements. It also delves into his personal life and relationships, offering insights into his character and personality. The book explores Dalrymple's contributions to Scottish law and jurisprudence, including his work on the establishment of the Court of Session and his influential legal treatise, the Institutions of the Law of Scotland. It also covers his involvement in Scottish politics, including his role in negotiating the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England in 1707. Overall, Memoir Of Sir James Dalrymple: First Viscount Stair, President Of The Court Of Session In Scotland (1873) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scottish law, politics, and society during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.A Study In The History Of Scotland And Scotch Law During The Seventeenth Century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.