Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Edward James Stephen Dicey (15 May 1832 7 July 1911) was an English writer, journalist, and editor. Born at Claybrook Hall, Leicestershire, Dicey was the son of Thomas Edward Dicey, owner of the Northampton Mercury, and Anne Mary, née Stephen. He was the brother of Albert Venn Dicey. He spent two years at King's College, London before attending Trinity College, Cambridge; during his time there he was President of the Cambridge Union during Michaelmas term 1853, and took mathematical and classical honours.