Decisive Battles Of The Law: Narrative Studies Of Eight Legal Contests Affecting The History Of The U.S., 1800-1886

Decisive Battles of the Law: Narrative Studies of Eight Legal Contests Affecting the History of the U.S., 1800-1886 is a book written by Frederick Trevor Hill. This book provides an in-depth analysis of eight significant legal battles that had a profound impact on the history of the United States between 1800 and 1886. The author explores the historical context, legal arguments, and outcomes of these cases, providing a narrative that is both informative and engaging.The cases covered in this book include the Marbury v. Madison case, which established the principle of judicial review, the Dred Scott case, which ruled that African Americans could not be considered citizens, and the Plessy v. Ferguson case, which upheld segregation in public facilities. Other cases covered in the book include the Dartmouth College case, which established the legal rights of corporations, and the Slaughter-House cases, which limited the scope of the 14th Amendment.Through his detailed analysis of these cases, Hill provides readers with a greater understanding of the legal and social issues that shaped the development of the United States during this critical period in its history. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in American history or the development of the American legal system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.