''Biographical Dictionary of the Common Law'' is a
biographical dictionary
A biographical dictionary is a type of encyclopedic dictionary limited to biographical information. Many attempt to cover the major personalities of a country (with limitations, such as living persons only, in ''Who's Who'', or deceased people onl ...
concerned with
legal biography
Legal biography is the biography of persons relevant to law. In a preface dated October 1983, A. W. B. Simpson wrote that it was "a rather neglected field". Since then there has been a "resurgence of interest".Parry, R Gwynedd. Is Legal Biography ...
, edited by
A. W. B. Simpson and published in 1984 by
Butterworths. Hines called it "valuable". Holborn described it as a "handy starting point". Tearle said it is "the best source to consult first". Clinch called it "invaluable".
[Clinch, Peter. Using a Law Library: A Student's Guide to Legal Research Skills. Second Edition. 2001. Blackstone Press Limited. . Page 173.]
References
*Simpson, A W B. ''Biographical Dictionary of the Common Law''. Butterworths. London. 1984. .
*"Reviews" (1984) 128 Solicitors Journal 27
Google Books*"Book Reviews" (1985) 149 Local Government Review 579 (July 27
Google Books*(1990) 154 Justice of the Peace 613 (Issues 27–52, 22 Sept.
Google Books*"Reviews" (1999) The Law Librarian, vols 30–31, p 13
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