The Life of John Marshall

About this book

Served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, 1801-1835, playing an important role in the development of the American legal system. “A full and accurate biography, with historic background, well documented and based on wide research. Bibliographies. Contents: v.l, Frontiersman, soldier, lawmaker, 1755-1788; v.2, Politician, diplomat, statesman, 1789-1801; v.3, Conflict and construction, 1800-1915; v.4. The building of the nation, 1815-1835.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926