Sold Out
Book Categories |
It has been often said that "an institution is lengthened by the shadow of one man." This is certainly true of John Marshall, who established the Supreme Court, made the judiciary a co-equal branch of government, and served as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1801-1835.
In this book a legal expert discusses the battles over the judiciary between Chief Justice John Marshall and President Thomas Jefferson during the Jefferson Presidency. The focus is on the treason trial of Aaron Burr and the story interweaves conflicts over the Judiciary Acts, Marbury v. Madison, and impeachment.
Why did Thomas Jefferson and John Marshall become such great antagonists? In the dramas between these men, President Jefferson is seen in far different light than usual. John Marshall was interested in doing whatever it would take to make the United States successful; he believed in an ordered society. Jefferson, more a philosopher and a romantic, was interested in ideas rather than order. But research reveals that, despite Jefferson's reputation as a champion of civil liberties, he jumped to publicly proclaim Burr's guilt -- before he was even arrested, much less indicted and tried. Jefferson was intimately involved in trial strategy, writing numerous letters to the lead prosecutor. Chief Justice John Marshall responded decisively to Jefferson's efforts to influence, if not dictate to, the Judicial Branch.
In fact, Chief Justice John Marshall, usually presented as a champion of property rights and commerce, ensured that the rule of law prevailed despite enormous pressures, throughout the criminal trial.
Letters between Jefferson and Prosecutor George Hay, and excerpts from the trial transcript and court opinions, support the author's thesis.
Login|Complaints|Blog|Games|Digital Media|Souls|Obituary|Contact Us|FAQ
CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR? CLICK HERE!!! X
You must be logged in to add to WishlistX
This item is in your Wish ListX
This item is in your CollectionA Brave Man Stands Firm: The Historic Battles of Chief Justice Marshall and President Jefferson
X
This Item is in Your InventoryA Brave Man Stands Firm: The Historic Battles of Chief Justice Marshall and President Jefferson
X
You must be logged in to review the productsX
X
X
Add A Brave Man Stands Firm: The Historic Battles of Chief Justice Marshall and President Jefferson, It has been often said that an institution is lengthened by the shadow of one man. This is certainly true of John Marshall, who established the Supreme Court, made the judiciary a co-equal branch of government, and served as Chief Justice of the United , A Brave Man Stands Firm: The Historic Battles of Chief Justice Marshall and President Jefferson to the inventory that you are selling on WonderClubX
X
Add A Brave Man Stands Firm: The Historic Battles of Chief Justice Marshall and President Jefferson, It has been often said that an institution is lengthened by the shadow of one man. This is certainly true of John Marshall, who established the Supreme Court, made the judiciary a co-equal branch of government, and served as Chief Justice of the United , A Brave Man Stands Firm: The Historic Battles of Chief Justice Marshall and President Jefferson to your collection on WonderClub |