Sir Francis Forbes: The First Chief Justice Of The Supreme Court Of New South Wales
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
At the turbulent dawn of Australian colonial governance, one man stood as the cornerstone of legal order — Sir Francis Forbes, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. C.H. Currey's authoritative biography chronicles the remarkable life and career of Forbes, a jurist who navigated the treacherous political waters of early 19th-century colonial Australia, where the rule of law clashed constantly with the imperious ambitions of colonial governors. From his origins in Bermuda to his appointment to the most powerful judicial post in the fledgling colony, the narrative uncovers a man of formidable intellect and unwavering principle, whose landmark rulings shaped the very foundations of Australian jurisprudence. Currey presents a meticulously researched portrait that situates Forbes within the broader struggles of the colonial era — battles over civil liberties, freedom of the press, and the rights of convicts and free settlers alike. Written with the precision of a legal scholar and the narrative command of a seasoned historian, Sir Francis Francis Forbes stands as an indispensable work for anyone seeking to understand the birth of the Australian legal system. What kind of man does it take to impose justice upon a land built on punishment — and can one judge truly change the fate of a nation?
Author: C.H. Currey
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
At the turbulent dawn of Australian colonial governance, one man stood as the cornerstone of legal order — Sir Francis Forbes, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. C.H. Currey's authoritative biography chronicles the remarkable life and career of Forbes, a jurist who navigated the treacherous political waters of early 19th-century colonial Australia, where the rule of law clashed constantly with the imperious ambitions of colonial governors. From his origins in Bermuda to his appointment to the most powerful judicial post in the fledgling colony, the narrative uncovers a man of formidable intellect and unwavering principle, whose landmark rulings shaped the very foundations of Australian jurisprudence. Currey presents a meticulously researched portrait that situates Forbes within the broader struggles of the colonial era — battles over civil liberties, freedom of the press, and the rights of convicts and free settlers alike. Written with the precision of a legal scholar and the narrative command of a seasoned historian, Sir Francis Francis Forbes stands as an indispensable work for anyone seeking to understand the birth of the Australian legal system. What kind of man does it take to impose justice upon a land built on punishment — and can one judge truly change the fate of a nation?