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Loading... Supreme Injustice: Slavery in the Nation's Highest Courtby Paul Finkelman
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"In ruling after ruling, the three most important pre-Civil War justices--Marshall, Taney, and Story--upheld slavery. Paul Finkelman establishes an authoritative account of each justice's proslavery position, the reasoning behind his opposition to black freedom, and the personal incentives that embedded racism ever deeper in American civic life"-- No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)342.7308Social sciences Law Constitutional and administrative law North America Constitutional law--United States Jurisdiction over personsLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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