Jay and Ellsworth, The First Courts: Justices, Rulings, and Legacy

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A fascinating exploration of the first two Supreme Courts and how they laid the groundwork for the modern-day Court. * Biographies of key justices such as Oliver Ellsworth, John Marshall, and John Jay * Background reference section containing A-Z entries on the people, such as George Washington and John Adams; laws and constitutional provisions, including the First Judiciary Act and Article III; and concepts, such as "judicial review" and "separation of powers," that are important to an understanding of the Jay and Ellsworth Courts

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"This title is recommended for public and academic libraries." - ARBA

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Matthew P. Harrington is assistant dean at the George Washington University Law School, Washington, DC, where he specializes in legal and economic history.