The Taney Court: Justices, Rulings, and Legacy

by Timothy S. Huebner

Overview

An exploration of the U.S. Supreme Court during an era of dramatic sectionalism, slavery, and the Civil War.

The Taney Court: Justices, Rulings, and Legacy presents an in-depth analysis of the decisions and impact of the U.S. Supreme Court during the three-decade tenure of Roger B. Taney, one of the most important chief justices in U.S. history. A careful analysis of landmark decisions such as Dred Scott v. Sandford, Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge, and Prigg v. Pennsylvania shows how the court interpreted issues of commerce, contracts, slavery, and separation of powers, and how, despite its perception as being pro-states rights, it actually expanded federal judicial power.

Profiles of the 20 justices who served on the Taney Court place a special emphasis on those who made the most significant impact, including Taney, Joseph Story, Benjamin Curtis, and John A. Campbell.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781576073681
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/06/2003
Series:	ABC-CLIO Supreme Court Handbooks
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.69(d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Timothy S. Huebner is associate professor of history at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN.

Editorial Reviews

Timothy S. Huebner . . . has produced a strong addition to the ABC-CLIO Supreme Court Handbooks series . . . The brevity of The Taney Court: Justices, Rulings, and Legacy makes it an excellent introduction for students and other interested readers.” —Jourbanal of Southern History

“By putting the cases into historical context rather than historical events into the context of the cases, Huebner presents an impartial review of the judgments passed on Taney's impact. This approach itself is a valuable educational tool to teach students who come to the subject of Taney with opinions already set . . . recommended for high school, undergraduate, and public library collections.” —American Reference Books Annual

“An excellent, clear, and fair account of the tenure of Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Taney . . . Highly recommended. General readers and upper-division undergraduates and above.” —Choice

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