John Marshall : the man who made the Supreme Court

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"In 1801, a genial and brilliant Revolutionary War veteran and politician became the fourth chief justice of the United States. He would hold the post for 34 years (still a record), expounding the Constitution he loved. Before he joined the Supreme Court, it was the weakling of the federal government, lacking in dignity and clout. After he died, it could never be ignored again. Through three decades of dramatic cases involving businessmen, scound...

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Marshall, John, 1755-1835

United States. Supreme Court Biography

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ISBN:

9780465096220

Edition:

First edition

Description:

ix, 324 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map ; 25 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Introduction: John Marshall and George Washington
Section I: Early Life. Soldier
Lawyer
Local Politician
Diplomat, Congressman, Secretary of State
Section II: Beleaguered Chief Justice. The Case of the Missing Commission
Impeachment
Treason
Corruption and Contracts
Section III: Magisterial Chief Justice. A Small College
Bankers and Embezzlers
Jewish Lottery Runners
Steamboats and Commerce
Section IV: Chief Justice, the Waning Years. Slavers
Bankrupts
Cherokees
Missionaries
Bill of Rights
Legacy: Marshall, Jefferson, Lincoln
Bibliography
Index

LCCN:

2018018016

Control Number:

2680252

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