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John Marshall: Father Of The Supreme Court

John Marshall: Father Of The Supreme Court

Smyth, Clifford

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Historical FiguresGeneral LawRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 143257163X
ISBN13: 9781432571634
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
John Marshall: Father of the Supreme Court by Clifford Smyth is a biography of one of the most influential figures in American legal history. John Marshall was the fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, serving from 1801 until his death in 1835. This book explores Marshall's life, career, and legacy, from his early years as a soldier in the Revolutionary War to his time as a lawyer and politician in Virginia, and ultimately to his appointment to the Supreme Court. Smyth delves into Marshall's pivotal role in shaping the American legal system, including his landmark decisions in cases such as Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, and Gibbons v. Ogden. The author also examines Marshall's relationships with other important figures of his time, such as Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, and his impact on the development of American constitutional law. Through meticulous research and engaging writing, Smyth provides a comprehensive and insightful portrait of John Marshall, illuminating his enduring influence on the Supreme Court and the American legal system as a whole. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in American history, law, or politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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