""John Marshall and the Constitution: A Chronicle of the Supreme Court"" is a book written by Edward S. Corwin and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and work of John Marshall, who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835. Marshall is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in American history, and his contributions to the development of American constitutional law are considered to be significant.The book provides a detailed ...
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""John Marshall and the Constitution: A Chronicle of the Supreme Court"" is a book written by Edward S. Corwin and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and work of John Marshall, who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835. Marshall is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in American history, and his contributions to the development of American constitutional law are considered to be significant.The book provides a detailed account of Marshall's life, including his early years in Virginia, his education at the College of William and Mary, and his early legal career. It also explores his tenure as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, during which he presided over many landmark cases that helped to shape the interpretation of the Constitution.Throughout the book, Corwin provides insightful analysis of Marshall's legal philosophy and his approach to constitutional interpretation. He also examines the political and social context in which Marshall worked, and the various challenges he faced in his efforts to uphold the principles of the Constitution.Overall, ""John Marshall and the Constitution"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in American legal history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the development of American constitutional law and the role of the Supreme Court in shaping the nation's legal landscape.""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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