A collection of Marshall's constitutional opinions.

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John Marshall [1755-1835] was appointed Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1801 and ushered in its era of power and independence. He presided over the court for 34 years. The major decisions that are included here demonstrate his formulation of fundamental principles of American constitutional law. This collection presents all of John Marshall's decisions in the Supreme Court and on the circuit in context of their times and their effect on constitutional history, through notes to each case written by Joseph P. Cotton, Jr., the editor of this work. 2 vols. xxxvi, 462; v, 464 pp.

This volume contains some of John Marshall’s landmark decisions, including Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland—as well as his autobiographical account, and his speech about ratifying the Constitution.