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The Great Decision
- Jefferson, Adams, Marshall and the Battle for the Supreme Court
- Narrated by: Peter Jay Fernandez
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
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Summary
When Adams sought to prolong his policies in defiance of the electorate by packing the courts, the fine words of the new Constitution could do nothing to stop him. It would take a man to make those words good, and America found him in John Marshall.
The Great Decision tells the riveting story of Marshall and of the landmark court case, Marbury v. Madison, through which he empowered the Supreme Court and transformed the idea of the separation of powers into a working blueprint for our modern state.
Rich in atmospheric detail, political intrigue, and fascinating characters, The Great Decision is an illuminating tale of America's formative years and of the evolution of our democracy.
Critic reviews
"In this highly accessible book, the authors skillfully build suspense and tension around an outcome readers may already know." (Booklist)
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