This book sheds light on the political connections between Thomas W. Dorr and George Bancroft, two of the most influential political figures of their time. Through a detailed analysis of their lives and work, this book highlights their impact on American politics and the key role they played in shaping the political landscape of their era.
A valuable resource for legal practitioners, this book provides a detailed collection of equity precedents intended to supplement the earlier work by Mr. Justice Story on equity pleadings. With examples of a wide variety of legal documents and cases, this book is an essential tool for any lawyer or law student studying the history and practice of equity jurisprudence in the United States.
A definitive biography of one of America's greatest statesmen, Daniel Webster, who served as a Senator from Massachusetts and Secretary of State under several Presidents. The book explores his political, legal, and intellectual achievements, as well as his personal life and relationships.
This book is a comprehensive history of the origin, formation, and adoption of the United States Constitution. The author offers insights into the political and social forces that led to the creation of the Constitution and provides detailed information on the key framers of the document. This book is an essential resource for scholars and historians interested in American political history.
In this moving tribute, George Ticknor Curtis pays homage to General George B. McClellan, a hero of the American Civil War and a dedicated public servant. McClellan's contributions to the Republic are highlighted in this powerful and thought-provoking work.
George Ticknor Curtis's biography of James Buchanan provides a detailed look into the life and presidency of one of America's most overlooked leaders. Curtis examines Buchanan's early life, his political career, and his efforts to address the growing divisions between North and South in the years leading up to the Civil War. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in American political history.
This book is a tribute to the life and work of Benjamin Robbins Curtis, a prominent American lawyer and jurist. The authors provide a detailed biography of Curtis, including his early life, his education, and his legal career. The book also includes a selection of his professional and miscellaneous writings, giving readers a sense of his unique style and perspective. Anyone interested in American legal history will find this book to be a fascinating and insightful read.
A landmark legal treatise arguing against the infamous Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford, which upheld slavery and denied citizenship rights to African Americans in the territories of the United States. Curtis's eloquent and passionate defense of the unenumerated rights of all people against arbitrary state power remains relevant today.