Judicial Power and Reconstruction Politics

By: Stanley I. Kutler

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Synopsis: A study of the Supreme Court in the wake of the Dred Scott decision. This book investigates the political and public standing of the Supreme Court following the Dred Scott decision. Arguing against interpretations by previous historians, Kutler asserts instead that the "Chase Court" was neither enfeebled by the decision itself, nor by congressional Republicans during reconstruction. Instead, Kutler suggests that during reconstruction, the Court was characterized by forcefulness and judicious restraint rather than timidity and cowardice, holding a creative and determining role rather than abdicating its rightful powers. This volume assembles a series of essays by Kutler arguing for this characterization. Provocative and persuasive at turns, this collection of essays provides a bold and innovative reinterpretation of the Supreme Court after the Civil War.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780226465432
Related ISBNs:: 9780226465401
Publisher:: University of Chicago Press
Date of Addition:: 04/21/22
Copyrighted By:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
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Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
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