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1 online resource (286 pages) |
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Preface. |
| Summary |
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 impeac. |
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eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836. |
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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. |
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Marshall, John, 1755-1835.
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Marshall, John, 1755-1835. |
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1801-1809.
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United States. |
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Politics and government. |
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1801-1809 |
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Electronic books.
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Trials, litigation, etc.
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Print version: Zellar, Ronald. A Brave Man Stands Firm : The Historic Battles of Chief Justice Marshall and President Jefferson. New York : Algora Publishing, ©2011 9780875868820 |
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9780875868844 (electronic book) |
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0875868843 (electronic book) |
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