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This detailed history of the first four chief justices of the US Supreme Court offers a gripping account of the early years of the American legal system. Focusing on the lives and careers of John Jay, John Rutledge, Oliver Ellsworth, and John Marshall, the author provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and political developments which shaped the country's foundational years.
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