The Papers of John Marshall: Vol. VII: Correspondence, Papers, and Selected Judicial Opinions, April 1807-December 1813

by Charles T. Cullen, Herbert Alan Johnson, Institute of Early American History and Culture (Williamsburg Va )

Book Overview

Collected here are correspondence, papers, and legal documents--including selected judicial opinions--of American jurist John Marshall. Revolutionary officer, congressman, and secretary of state before his appointment to the Supreme Court, Marshall served as the Court's fourth Chief Justice. In this capacity, he helped define the role of the Court and elevate its status, as he interpreted the Constitution from the bench. The documents presented in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1469623544
• ISBN13: 9781469623542
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Omohundro Institute and Unc Press
• Length: 522 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"