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John Marshall: Father Of The Supreme Court

John Marshall: Father Of The Supreme Court

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ISBN10: 1163171980
ISBN13: 9781163171981
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
John Marshall: Father of the Supreme Court is a biography written by Clifford Smyth that delves into the life and legacy of one of America's most influential figures. John Marshall served as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1801 until his death in 1835. This book explores Marshall's early life as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, his rise to political prominence as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, and his pivotal role in shaping the American legal system. Smyth provides a detailed account of Marshall's legal career, including his involvement in several landmark Supreme Court cases, such as Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland. The author also examines Marshall's personal life, including his relationship with his wife and children, and his views on slavery and the role of the federal government. Through extensive research and analysis, Smyth paints a vivid portrait of John Marshall as a brilliant legal mind and a steadfast defender of the Constitution. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, law, or politics, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's greatest jurists.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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