Friends of the University of Adelaide Library

Barr Smith Discovery Series

A man of many parts: William Blackstone and the English Enlightenment

Discover William Blackstone and his books.
Blackstone is best known today for his Commentaries on the Laws of England, first published in four volumes between 1765-69 and continuously in print thereafter.
But besides writing the most influential law book in the English language, Blackstone had a remarkably wide range of extra-legal interests and accomplishments: architectural, bibliographical, historical, literary, and political, among others. This talk will touch lightly on some aspects of these polymathic activities, illustrated by rare items from the collections of the University's Barr Smith Library and John Salmond Law Library.

Bookings by Tuesday 20 November to:
Email: robina.weir@adelaide.edu.au
Telephone: 8303 4064

Admission is free and open to the public.

Seating is limited.

Paul Wilkins
Deputy University Librarian
Barr Smith Library

William Blackstone (1723-1780): Life, Thought, Influence

A multidisciplinary symposium in association with the Law School, School of History and Politics, and Centre for British Studies at the University of Adelaide will be held at the University of Adelaide from 14 to 15 December.
Full details are on the web at http://www.hss.adelaide.edu.au/historypolitics/conferences/blackstone