A People's History of the Supreme Court: The Men and Women Whose Cases and Decisions Have Shaped Our Constitution Free Audiobook Download by Peter Irons


The People's History of the Supreme Court: The Men and Women Whose Cases and Decisions Have Shaped Our Constitution is an audiobook written by Peter Irons that includes many stories of real people who have shaped our nation. It is a straight forward narration of the men and women who have fought for the rights that we still enjoy today.

This book is an examination of the history of the United States Supreme Court by Peter Irons, author and professor emeritus at U.C. Berkeley. Beginning with John Marshall's appointment in 1789 and ending with the present day, this book chronicles all of the cases that have had an impact on our society that have been decided by this court.

The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States. It is responsible for deciding cases that are appealed to it from lower courts. The Supreme Court has existed since 1791, when the Judiciary Act of 1789 was passed by Congress. It was established by Article III of the U.S Constitution.

This book, written by Peter Irons in 2007, tells the important stories of the Supreme Court's most famous cases. While the author does not offer an opinion on either side, he takes great care to put these cases in context and goes into detail about both sides' arguments.

This audiobook is a comprehensive history of the Supreme Court, with each chapter focusing on a particular historical judge. The audiobook opens with the tale of John Jay, who set the precedent for judicial review in America. It then goes on to tell how Chief justice Marshall broke free of the original constitutional framers intent.

This audiobook is about the journey of the Supreme Court. It recounts some of the most memorable cases and people who have shaped our Constitution. Peter Irons's book examines how Supreme Court cases can shape race, class, gender, and sexual orientation.

Published Date 2019-02-26
Duration 28 hours 35 minutes
Author Peter Irons
Narrated David Drummond
Reviews
(2 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Politics
Parent Category American Politics, Law

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