Irreconcilable Founders : Spencer Roane, John Marshall, and the Nature of America's Constitutional Republic / David Johnson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johnson, David E., 1961- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Constitutional history--United States.

Constitutional history.

Roane, Spencer, 1762-1822.

Roane, Spencer.

Marshall, John, 1755-1835.

Marshall, John.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (274 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, [2021]

Summary:

This book explores the contrasting legacies of Spencer Roane and John Marshall, two influential figures in early American judicial history. The author, David Johnson, delves into Roane's significant but largely overlooked contributions to American law and politics, highlighting his role as a leading critic of centralized federal power and an intellectual equal to contemporaries like Jefferson and Madison. Through a detailed examination of Roane's opinions and writings, the book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of his impact and philosophical stance, juxtaposed with Marshall's enduring influence on the American legal system. The book is intended for readers interested in American history, law, and the development of judicial authority. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Counting the Cost

2. Very Violent When Aroused

3. Storm Center of Controversy

4. Virginia’s Most Powerful Politician

5. The Roane Court

6. Duty Bound to Arrest Evil

7. The Spirit of a Free Man

8. Die in the Last Ditch

9. I Love Liberty Better

10. He Dared to Think for Himself

APPENDIX: Excerpts of Spencer Roane’s Writings about the US Constitution

A Plain Dealer

Excerpts from the Hampden Essays

Excerpts from the Algernon Sidney Essays

Notes

Bibliography

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Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780807175309

0807175307

OCLC:

1198990567