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The Supreme Court in United States History: In Two Volumes: Volume One, 1789 - 1835, Volume Two, 1836 - 1918

The Supreme Court in United States History: In Two Volumes: Volume One, 1789 - 1835, Volume Two, 1836 - 1918

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General LawGeneral United States History

ISBN10: 1026028167
ISBN13: 9781026028162
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 842
Weight: 2.55
Height: 1.67 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Supreme Court in United States History is a definitive exploration of the evolution and impact of America's highest judicial body. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning legal historian Charles Warren, this comprehensive work examines the Supreme Court not merely as a legal entity, but as a vital force in the political and social development of the nation. Spanning the period from the Court's inception in 1789 through the early 20th century, the narrative traces the major decisions, personalities, and conflicts that shaped American jurisprudence.

This study focuses on the transformative eras of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a period marked by civil strife, industrial expansion, and significant shifts in constitutional interpretation. Warren meticulously details how the Court addressed the critical issues of the day, including the tensions between state and federal power, the rise of corporate influence, and the protection of individual liberties. By placing legal rulings within their broader historical contexts, the work provides an invaluable perspective on how the judiciary has influenced the course of American life.

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