John Marshall in Diplomacy and in Law. First edition.
From the Library of Charles Fairman Craigmyle, The Lord. John Marshall in Diplomacy and in Law. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1933. First edition. viii, 145 pp. Original blue cloth with gilt stamped spine. Deckle fore-edge. Worn and rubbed. Signature of Charles Fairman to front free endpaper. Internally clean. A good copy. $40. * A compelling exploration of the dual legacy of the Great Chief Justice, written by the Scottish jurist and statesman Lord Craigmyle. This work offers a distinct international perspective on Marshall's foundational role in American jurisprudence and his often-overlooked diplomatic finesse, particularly during the XYZ Affair and his tenure as Secretary of State. 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. Charles Fairman [1897-1988] was a distinguished law professor, historian and political scientist. Fairman was a titan of American legal history and a professor at Harvard Law School, best known for his seminal scholarship on the Fourteenth Amendment and his multi-volume history of the Supreme Court.
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