The Essential Writings of John Marshall - (Dover Thrift Editions: Literary Collections) (Paperback)
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Highlights
- John Marshall's strong personality and many Supreme Court decisions established the fourth chief justice as the most significant figure in the court's early years.
- Author(s): John Marshall
- 192 Pages
- Literary Collections, American
- Series Name: Dover Thrift Editions: Literary Collections
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This volume contains some of John Marshall's landmark decisions, including Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland--as well as his autobiographical account, and his speech about ratifying the Constitution.Book Synopsis
John Marshall's strong personality and many Supreme Court decisions established the fourth chief justice as the most significant figure in the court's early years. His interpretation of the Constitution profoundly influenced the federal judiciary's authority over state courts and laws and wielded an enormous impact on American commerce.This volume contains some of Marshall's landmark decisions--Marbury v. Madison, Fletcher v. Peck, Dartmouth College v. Woodward, McCulloch v. Maryland, Cohens v. Virginia, and Gibbons v. Ogden--as well as his autobiographical account, his speech about ratifying the Constitution, and the preface to his biography of George Washington. Marshall's writings are essential reading for students, lawyers, politicians, and anyone interested in understanding the Supreme Court's powerful role in the US government and its laws.
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John Marshall's strong personality and many Supreme Court decisions established the fourth chief justice as the most significant figure in the court's early years. His interpretation of the Constitution profoundly influenced the federal judiciary's authority over state courts and laws and wielded an enormous impact on American commerce. This volume contains some of Marshall's landmark decisions--Marbury v. Madison, Fletcher v. Peck, Dartmouth College v. Woodward, McCulloch v. Maryland, Cohens v. Virginia, and Gibbons v. Ogden--as well as his autobiographical account, his speech about ratifying the Constitution, and the preface to his biography of George Washington. Marshall's writings are essential reading for students, lawyers, politicians, and anyone interested in understanding the Supreme Court's powerful role in the US government and its laws.Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Literary Collections
Sub-Genre: American
Series Title: Dover Thrift Editions: Literary Collections
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback
Author: John Marshall
Language: English
Street Date: November 16, 2022
TCIN: 84909184
UPC: 9780486849195
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-2926
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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