| Description |
1 online resource (287 pages) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed March 6, 2018) |
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Marshall, John, 1755-1835.
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Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864.
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Story, Joseph, 1779-1845.
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Marshall, John, 1755-1835 fast |
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Story, Joseph, 1779-1845 fast |
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Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864 fast |
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United States. Supreme Court -- History -- 19th century
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United States. Supreme Court fast |
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Slavery -- Law and legislation -- United States -- History -- 19th century
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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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LAW -- Constitutional.
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LAW -- Public.
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LAW -- Legal History.
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Judges -- Attitudes
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Judicial opinions
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Slavery -- Law and legislation
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780674982079 |
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067498207X |
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