Roger Brooke Taney: The Annual Address Delivered Before The American Bar Association (1901) - Paperback

The book ""Roger Brooke Taney: The Annual Address Delivered Before The American Bar Association (1901)"" is a historical account written by Clarkson N. Potter. The book is a detailed analysis of the life and career of Roger Brooke Taney, who was a prominent American lawyer and jurist in the 19th century. The author provides a comprehensive overview of Taney's early life, education, and legal career, including his appointment as the fifth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. The book also delves into Taney's controversial decision in the Dred Scott case, which had far-reaching implications for American history. Potter analyzes the impact of Taney's legal decisions on the American legal system and the country's social and political landscape. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in American legal history and the role of the judiciary in shaping the nation's laws and values.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.