John Marshall: The Man Who Made the Supreme Court

by Richard Brookhiser

Book Overview

The life of John Marshall, Founding Father and America's premier chief justice.
In 1801, a genial and brilliant Revolutionary War veteran and politician became the fourth chief justice of the United States. He would hold the post for 34 years (still a record), expounding the Constitution he loved. Before he joined the Supreme Court, it was the weakling of the federal government, lacking in dignity and clout. After he died, it could never...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0465096220
• ISBN13: 9780465096220
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.5"