Life Of Roger Brooke Taney: Chief Justice Of The United States Supreme Court (1922)

The Life of Roger Brooke Taney: Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court (1922) is a biography written by Bernard C. Steiner. It chronicles the life of Roger Brooke Taney, who served as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1836 to 1864. The book delves into Taney's early life, his education, and his legal career, including his role in the landmark Dred Scott v. Sandford case. It also examines Taney's political views and his relationship with President Andrew Jackson, who nominated him for the Supreme Court. Steiner provides a detailed analysis of Taney's tenure as Chief Justice, including his decisions on issues such as slavery, states' rights, and the powers of the federal government. The book is a comprehensive look at one of the most influential figures in American legal history and provides insight into the political and social climate of the United States during Taney's time on the bench.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.