The Life of John Marshall, Volume 4: The building of the nation, 1815-1835
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| Author | Beveridge, Albert J. (Albert Jeremiah), 1862-1927 |
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| Title | The Life of John Marshall, Volume 4: The building of the nation, 1815-1835 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Life of John Marshall, Volume 4: The Building of the Nation, 1815-1835" by Albert J. Beveridge is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into John Marshall's significant impact on the formation of American national identity during the crucial period following the War of 1812. It discusses the conflict between Federalist and Republican ideologies, highlighting Marshall's role as Chief Justice in shaping constitutional law and his influence on American jurisprudence and governance. The opening of this volume sets the stage for Marshall's life intertwined with wartime events, specifying how his experiences shaped his views on nationalism. It reveals Marshall's alignment with Federalists, who saw Great Britain as a protective ally against the revolutionary turmoil in France, contrasting sharply with his political rival Thomas Jefferson's pro-French sentiments. The narrative examines significant historical events surrounding the War of 1812, including the conflicts over foreign policy, economic pressures from embargoes, and the looming discussions of states' rights versus federal authority. Through this exploration, Beveridge portrays Marshall as a steadfast advocate for national unity and a stabilizing force during a transformative era in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Statesmen -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Marshall, John, 1755-1835 |
| Subject | United States. Supreme Court -- Biography |
| Subject | Judges -- United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40533 |
| Release Date | Aug 19, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 151 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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