Studies the Court between 1801 and 1864, showing how it came to be "the most authoritative interpreter of the Constitution." The author discusses the landmark cases, from Marbury v. Madison to Dred Scott. Includes a glossary, a list of the Supreme Court justices between 1801 and 1864, and an index of cases.
Studies the Court between 1801 and 1864, showing how it came to be "the most authoritative interpreter of the Constitution." The author discusses the landmark cases, from Marbury v. Madison to Dred Scott. Includes a glossary, a list of the Supreme Court justices between 1801 and 1864, and an index of cases.