Nine Men: Political History of the Supreme Court from 1790 to 1955

This book, first published in 1955, analyzes the Supreme Court decisions that were made between the years 1790 up to and including 1955.
The author, a Yale University Professor of Law, appraises the Supreme Court and its place in the United States' scheme of government, which is seen to treat the Justices not as law-givers, but as men whose motivations are the direct result of their own political beliefs and personal backgrounds.
A fascinating read.