| Description |
1 online resource (287 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Summary |
"In ruling after ruling, the three most important pre-Civil War justices--Marshall, Taney, and Story--upheld slavery. Paul Finkelman establishes an authoritative account of each justice's proslavery position, the reasoning behind his opposition to black freedom, and the personal incentives that embedded racism ever deeper in American civic life"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The antebellum constitution and slavery -- John Marshall : slave owner and jurist -- John Marshall and the African slave trade -- Joseph Story : New England icon in the service of slavery -- Roger B. Taney : slavery's great chief justice -- Coda. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Marshall, John, 1755-1835.
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Marshall, John, 1755-1835. |
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Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864.
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Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864. |
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Story, Joseph, 1779-1845.
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Story, Joseph, 1779-1845. |
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United States. Supreme Court -- History -- 19th century.
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United States. Supreme Court. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Slavery -- Law and legislation -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Slavery -- Law and legislation. |
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United States. |
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Judicial opinions -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Judges -- United States -- Attitudes -- History -- 19th century.
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Judges. |
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LAW -- Constitutional. |
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Judicial opinions. |
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LAW -- Public. |
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Judges -- Attitudes. |
| Chronological Term |
1800-1899 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Title |
Slavery in the nation's highest court |
| ISBN |
9780674982079 (electronic book) |
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067498207X (electronic book) |
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9780674051218 |
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0674051211 |
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