Sir Frank Lockwood

Sir Frank Lockwood

Augustine Birrell

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2006
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781428608627
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''Sir Frank Lockwood: A Biographical Sketch'' is a book written by Augustine Birrell that provides a detailed account of the life and career of Sir Frank Lockwood, a prominent British lawyer and politician of the late 19th century. The book explores Lockwood’s upbringing, education, and early career as a barrister, as well as his later involvement in politics as a member of parliament and a government minister. Birrell delves into Lockwood’s personal life, including his marriage and family, and examines his contributions to legal reform and social justice issues. The book also discusses Lockwood’s role in the famous Oscar Wilde trial, where he served as the prosecutor. Overall, ''Sir Frank Lockwood: A Biographical Sketch'' offers a comprehensive look at the life of an influential figure in British history, shedding light on both his personal and professional achievements.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.

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