The Constitutional Decisions of John Marshall, 2 Volume Set

Marshall, John. The Constitutional Decisions of John Marshall, Edited, with an introductory essay by Joseph P. Cotton, Jr. New York: G.P. Putnam, 1905. Two volumes. viii, 144, 145a-188a, [145]-330 pp. Reprinted 2001 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. LCCN 99-048862. ISBN 1-58477-050-3. Cloth. $175. * Presents all of John Marshall's decisions in the Supreme Court and on the circuit in context of their times and their effect on constitutional history, through notes to each case written by Joseph P. Cotton, Jr., the editor of this work. John Marshall [1755-1835] was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1801 and ushered in its era of power and independence. He presided over the court for 34 years. The major decisions that are included here demonstrate his formulation of fundamental principles of American constitutional law.John Marshall is the author of 'The Constitutional Decisions of John Marshall, 2 Volume Set', published 2001 under ISBN 9781584770503 and ISBN 1584770503.