John Marshall and the Constitution, a Chronicle of the Supreme Court

von Edward Samuel Corwin

164 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

John Marshall and the Constitution: A Chronicle of the Supreme Court by Edward Samuel Corwin is an authoritative account of the life and judicial impact of John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States. Corwin examines Marshall's role in shaping American constitutional law, his landmark Supreme Court decisions, and the establishment of judicial review as a cornerstone of U.S. governance. The book contextualizes Marshall's contributions within the political and social landscape of the early Republic, highlighting his influence on the balance of powers, federal authority, and the development of the Supreme Court as a co-equal branch of government. Essential reading for students, scholars, and general readers interested in legal history, constitutional law, and the evolution of the American judiciary.

• Themen: Recht Recht bestimmter Jurisdiktionen und bestimmter Rechtsgebiete Primäre Rechtsquellen Fallrecht, Präzedenzfälle
• ISBN: 9789377466190
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.05.2026
• Größe: 216 x 140 mm
• Verlag: DD SALES AND DISTRIBUTORS