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The Great Decision: Jefferson, Adams, Marshall, and the Battle for the Supreme Court
The Great Decision Jefferson Adams Marshall and the Battle for the Supreme Court
Author: Cliff Sloan, David McKean
In 1800, the United States teetered on the brink of a second revolution. The presidential election between Adams and Jefferson was a bitterly contested tie, and the government neared collapse. The Supreme Court had no clear purpose or power?no one had even thought to build it a courtroom in the new capital city. When Adams sought to prolong his ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781586484262
ISBN-10: 1586484265
Publication Date: 3/2/2009
Pages: 288
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Publisher: PublicAffairs
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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