Rose A. Melikan. John Scott Lord Eldon, 1751-1838: The Duty of Loyalty. (Cambridge Studies in English Legal History.) New York: Cambridge University Press. 1999. Pp. xvii, 370. $74.95. ISBN 0-521-62395-2.

Abstract

Preface 1. A man of laws 2. An independent learned gentleman 3. A government retainer 4. Formal politics 5. Engagement 6. Setbacks 7. Resolution 8. Pater familias 9. Upright intentions 10. The king's man 11. The practice of patronage 12. Cut and thrust 13. A servant may serve two masters 14. Reform and revolution 15. The speaker speaks 16. Lord endless 17. Faithful defender 18. Twilight of the state Bibliography: I. Manuscripts II. Legal and parliamentary documents III. Pamphlets IV. Newspapers and periodicals V. Biographies, memoirs, correspondence, diaries VI. Secondary sources.