Edward S Corwin: 2 books

This book, first published in 1914, contains five historical essays. Three of them are on the concept of judicial review, which is defined as the power of a court to review and invalidate unlawful acts by the legislative and executive branches of government. One chapter addresses the historical controversy...

This edition features a linked Table of Contents. CONTENTS I. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL JUDICIARY II. MARSHALL'S EARLY YEARS III. JEFFERSON'S WAR ON THE JUDICIARY IV. THE TRIAL OF AARON BURR V. THE TENETS OF NATIONALISM VI. THE SANCTITY OF CONTRACTS VII. THE MENACE OF STATE RIGHTS VIII. AMONG FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS IX. EPILOGUE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE