The Taney Court: Justices, Rulings, and Legacy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781576073681)

An exploration of the U.S. Supreme Court during an era of dramatic sectionalism, slavery, and the Civil War.

The Taney Court: Justices, Rulings, and Legacy presents an in-depth analysis of the decisions and impact of the U.S. Supreme Court during the three-decade tenure of Roger B. Taney, one of the most important chief justices in U.S. history. A careful analysis of landmark decisions such as Dred Scott v. Sandford, Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge, and Prigg v. Pennsylvania shows how the court interpreted issues of commerce, contracts, slavery, and separation of powers, and how, despite its perception as being pro-states rights, it actually expanded federal judicial power.

Profiles of the 20 justices who served on the Taney Court place a special emphasis on those who made the most significant impact, including Taney, Joseph Story, Benjamin Curtis, and John A. Campbell.

Author: Timothy S. Huebner
ISBN-10: 1576073688
ISBN-13: 9781576073681
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 10/06/2003
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.52lbs
Size: 10.48h x 6.98w x 0.91d

Review Citation(s):
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2004 pg. 253
Choice 05/01/2004 pg. 1724