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The Confederate Jurist: The Legal Life of Judah P. Benjamin
The Confederate Jurist: The Legal Life of Judah P. Benjamin
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Judah P. Benjamin (1811–1884) was a Jewish lawyer, US Senator, Confederate statesman, political exile, leader of the English Bar, and inspiration for Benjamin's Sale of Goods. This legal biography explores his life and career, including his significant cases, contributions to legal literature, and political career in America. It highlights his personal and professional qualities, his two separate legal careers in different continents, and his enduring legacy as a jurist.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Judah P. Benjamin ({PHONE}) was a remarkable figure in the legal world, known for his diverse roles as a Jewish lawyer, US Senator, Confederate statesman, political exile, leader of the English Bar, and inspiration for Benjamin's Sale of Goods. This legal biography, based on extensive research in the UK and USA, delves into Benjamin's life and career, reflecting on his significant cases, personal qualities, and contributions to legal literature. It explores his two separate legal careers in different continents and jurisdictions, highlighting his accomplishments in both Louisiana and England. The book also outlines his high-profile, controversial, and political career in America, which was bookended by his legal achievements. Despite his diminishing visibility in American political history, Benjamin's enduring legacy as a jurist is emphasized.
The biography provides insights into Benjamin's personal and professional qualities, which permitted him to fashion two separate legal careers in different continents and in jurisdictions from different legal traditions. It clarifies how his two notable contributions to legal literature, first in Louisiana and then in England, provided a springboard for his rise as a practitioner in each jurisdiction. The book also outlines his high-profile, controversial, and political career in America, which was bookended by his accomplishments in the law. Despite his diminishing visibility in American political history, Benjamin's enduring legacy as a jurist is emphasized.
The biography reflects upon Benjamin's enduring legacy as a jurist in contrast to his diminishing visibility in American political history. It includes a foreword by Stephen C. Neff, Professor of War and Peace at the University of Edinburgh and author of Justice in Blue and Gray: A Legal History of the Civil War (Harvard University Press, 2010). Neff provides a valuable perspective on Benjamin's life and career, highlighting his contributions to legal scholarship and his role in shaping the legal landscape of the Civil War era.
In conclusion, this legal biography offers a comprehensive and insightful account of Judah P. Benjamin's life and career. Drawing on a wide range of primary source materials and expert analysis, it provides a valuable contribution to legal scholarship and sheds light on the complex and multifaceted nature of Benjamin's legal and political career.
Weight: 224g
Dimension: 213 x 137 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474482011
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