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The Life of Sir Matthew Hale: Sometime Lord Chief Justice of His Majesty's Court of King's-Bench is a biography written by Gilbert Burnett and published in 1823. The book chronicles the life of Sir Matthew Hale, a prominent English jurist who served as the Lord Chief Justice of England during the 17th century.The biography begins with Hale's early life and education, including his time at Oxford University and his early legal career. It then explores his rise to prominence as a lawyer and judge, culminating in his appointment as Lord Chief Justice in 1671.Throughout the book, Burnett provides detailed accounts of Hale's most notable cases and legal opinions, as well as his personal life and religious beliefs. The biography also touches on the political and social context of Hale's time, including the English Civil War and the Restoration of the monarchy.Overall, The Life of Sir Matthew Hale offers a comprehensive and insightful look at one of England's most influential legal figures, and provides valuable historical context for understanding the development of English law and society during the 17th century.Also Contains The Life Of Dr. H. Hammond.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.