- Category: Books » History Books » United States - General
- Format: Hardcover Learn more about the Hardcover format using Tower WIKI.
- Number of Pages: 320
- ISBN: 1586484265
- WAPI (Tower ID): 111883022
- Release Date: March 2, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #159263 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #6411 in History Books (See Top 100 History Books Bestsellers)
- #225 in United States - General (See Top 100 United States - General Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The Great Decision" by Cliff Sloan and David McKean to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Great Decision"Browse more products related to "Cliff Sloan and David McKean"Review"In this highly accessible book, the authors skillfully build suspense and tension around an outcome readres may already know." Publisher's noteExamines the events that led up to the historic case, Marbury vs. Madison, and the important work of John Marshall who empowered the Supreme Court and reestablished the concept of separation of powers, forever impacting the formative years of the United States and pulling the government back from the real possibility of a second revolution. AnnotationIn this Supreme court history, Cliff Sloan and David McKean provide a thorough account off the history-making case Marbury V. Madison. Arising out of the 1800 election and pitting two political parties against each other--the Federalists and the Republicans--the case involved presidential power and the power of the court. By the end it established the Unites States Supreme Court as the last word on constitutional issues. McKean and Sloan provide in-depth portraits of key players--especially Justice John Marshall-- along with a clear and learned account of the issues before the court. Short DesriptionA riveting re-creation of a pivotal moment in American history: when tyranny threatened our new democracy, and one man fought for the Founding Fathers vision of a nation ruled by laws If You Enjoy "The Great Decision (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Great Decision (Hardcover)" by Cliff Sloan (Author) and David...There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! United States - General Bestsellers
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