James Bradley Thayer

John Marshall (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

John Marshall by James Bradley Thayer is the biography of an American politician and lawyer who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States from 1801 until he died in 1835. Marshall remains the longest-serving chief justice and fourth-longest serving justice in U.S. Supreme Court history, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential justices to ever sit on the Supreme Court.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 226
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066167271
• Artikelnr.: 58928858

Autorenporträt

James Bradley Thayer (1831-1902) was an eminent American legal scholar and constitutional historian whose insights into the judicial system and the role of the courts have left an indelible mark on American legal thought. A distinguished professor at Harvard Law School, Thayer's academic career was marked by his deep understanding of constitutional law and his teaching prowess. His work, including his seminal book 'John Marshall', examines the life and influence of the fourth Chief Justice of the United States, offering a meticulous exploration of Marshall's judicial philosophy and his tireless work in establishing the foundations of American constitutional law. Thayer's scholarship is often noted for its lucid style and thorough analysis, traits that made his writings accessible to both his contemporaries and future generations. His perspectives on judicial review and legal interpretation, especially the principle of 'clear mistake,' often referred to as Thayerian abstention, have shaped discussions around judicial restraint and the appropriate power of the judiciary. Thayer's contribution to legal literature extends beyond his work on John Marshall, as he authored numerous articles and treatises that critically looked at constitutional interpretation and the role of American courts, making him one of the foremost legal thinkers of his time.