This biography chronicles the life of John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. The book explores his importance in shaping American constitutional law and his pivotal role in the establishment of the Supreme Court as a co-equal branch of government. It is a captivating portrait of a man whose ideas continue to influence American jurisprudence.

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