"The Great Decision" tells the riveting story of John Marshall and of the landmark court case that not only empowered the Supreme Court, but also transformed the idea of the separation of powers into a working blueprint for America''s modern state.
Annotation: In this Supreme court history, Cliff Sloan and David McKean provide a thorough account off the history-making case Marbury V. Madison. Arising out of the 1800 election and pitting two political parties against each other--the Federalists and the Republicans--the case involved presidential power and the power of the court. By the end it established the Unites States Supreme Court as the last word on constitutional issues. McKean and Sloan provide in-depth portraits of key players--especially Justice John Marshall-- along with a clear and learned account of the issues before the court.
Praise
"In this highly accessible book, the authors skillfully build suspense and tension around an outcome readres may already know." - Vanessa Bush 03/01/2009
