Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. England    3. History    4. Law    5. Legal History    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Property    8. Trusts and trustees    9. Private, property, family law    10. Estates & Trusts   

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. England    3. History    4. Law    5. Legal History    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Europe    8. Jurisprudence & General Issues    9. World history: c 500 to C 1500   

Subjects:  1. Europe    2. History    3. Law    4. Law (Specific Aspects)    5. Law, Medieval    6. Legal History    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Medieval    9. Medieval World History (Circa 450 - Circa 1450)    10. Comparative law    11. Law / Legal History    12. Law--Europe--History   

Subjects:  1. African Americans    2. Blacks In Higher Education    3. Civil Law    4. Civil rights    5. Discrimination (Educational Aspects)    6. Education    7. Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Histor    8. History    9. Law and legislation    10. Legal History    11. Legal Reference / Law Profession    12. Multicultural Education    13. Philosophy & Social Aspects    14. Race discrimination    15. Segregation in education    16. United States    17. United States - 20th Century    18. History / United States / General    19. Psychology   

Subjects:  1. Adagia    2. Erasmus, Desiderius,    3. General    4. History    5. History & Surveys - Modern    6. History and criticism    7. Intellectual Property - General    8. Intellectual property    9. Legal History    10. Legal Reference / Law Profession    11. Philosophy    12. Proverbs    13. Renaissance Philosophy    14. Tradition (Philosophy)    15. d. 1536    16. Law / Intellectual Property   

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Whose Work is Never Done
This excellent study of nineteenth-century American households brings Hannah Arendt's assessment of the home as a place of labor and violence clearly into view.Amy Dru Stanley looks at the spread of contractarianism into household relations and finds not improvement but rather a different basis for wringing effort from subordinates to enrich and comfort their masters.Defenders of the south's peculiar institution used similar arguments with regard to labor, comparing the "wage slaves" in the north to the real slaves of the south, always in favor of the latter.Stanley's assessment is more nuanced, valuing individual freedom while remaining sensitive to the grinding hardships this freedom brought with it.The heart of her argument is her close analysis of the relations of dependency between slaves and masters and husbands and their wives and children.While the movement to free slaves had widespread support among many social groups, the movement to free wives, like today's movement to free children, was seen very differently.Indeed, slave emancipators held out the prospect to freedmen of being kings in their own castles, of holding their wives and children in bondage to themselves just as their white masters held their slaves and the members of their own families, to encourage them to leave their masters following emancipation.Yet for the freedmen, the money to be kings in their castles was lacking, and freedwomen had to labor as long and hard in freedom as they had in bondage to keep their poor households going.As a result, many resisted playing their assigned parts in the freedmen's family romance.Meanwhile, their poor white sisters faced similar economic constraints.Free labor during the era governed by the "iron law of wages" condemned workers' families to penury and, in extreme cases, pushed wives and daughters into prostitution as their only alternative to destitution.Stanley's informative discussion of the personal cost of commodification of labor to individuals and their families provides many opportunities to consider other results of this process on human existence. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Contract labor    2. Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Histor    3. History    4. History - General History    5. History - U.S.    6. Labor    7. Law    8. Legal History    9. Slavery    10. United States    11. United States - Reconstruction Period (1865-1877)    12. American history: c 1800 to c 1900    13. Free choice of employment--United States    14. Law / Legal History    15. Slavery & emancipation    16. USA   

Subjects:  1. History & Theory - General    2. Law    3. Legal History    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Political    6. Jurisprudence & philosophy of law    7. Law / Legal History    8. Law | Jurisprudence and Legal Philosophy   

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NotSo "Great"
I was excited at the prospect of the author updating his earlier works, especially the "Badmen and Bloodletters" series. What I saw was a shock. To begin with, did anyone edit this before it was printed? There are pictures with incomplete captions, misspelled names, incorrect names. A lot of what appears was lifted directly from those earlier Nash books without any updates or editing. Thus, I was shocked to see the continued use of the offensive word "Negro" in Nash's narratives.
With a true crime bibliography of more than 12,000 entries
The result of ten years of painstaking research which has subsequently been distilled into a two-volume work of seminal importance by compiler and editor Jay Robert Nash, The Great Pictorial History Of World Crime offers a vividly narrative text of profiling the faces of crime around the world and is enhanced with more than 2,500 illustrations, an annotated index of approximately 10,000 entries, and a true crime bibliography of more than 12,000 entries. Alphabetically organized, Volume I ranges from Assassination; Bigamy; Burglary; Cannibalism; and Drugs, to Fraud, Gangs, Gangsters & Organized Crime; and Kidnapping. Volume II ranges from Celebrity Slayings; Mass Murder; Serial Killers; Unsolved Homicides; Piracy; Robbery; Secret Criminal Societies; and Terrorism. Drawing from local, national, and international archives, police and intelligence agencies, museums and historical societies, as well as Nash's own vast private collection, The Great Pictorial History Of World Crime is quite justifiably recognized as the standard reference work in the very specialized field of historical research dedicated to crime and the criminal. This is a unique and strongly recommended acquisition for personal, academic and community library World History and Criminology Studies reference collections. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Sociology    2. History    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. Pictorial works    5. Legal History    6. Criminal Law    7. Law / Criminal Law    8. World history    9. Criminal Law - General    10. Crime    11. Criminals    12. Social Science    13. Encyclopedias   

Editorial Review

Bernard Schwartz's history treats the Court as "both a mirror and a motor--reflecting the development of the society which it serves and helping to move that society in the direction of the dominant jurisprudence of the day." Beginning with the 17th-century writings of Sir Edward Coke, which shaped much of the legal thinking of America's Founding Fathers, Schwartz considers each of the major eras of the Supreme Court's tenure, from its first term in 1790 (held in New York City) to the Rehnquist years.There are also four chapters that deal specifically with watershed cases: Read more

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Good concise view of the dynamics of Supreme Court history
A number of aspects of this book make it very readable. Certainly, the four watershed cases, each presented with some detail and background, are good reading, and each highlights an important chapter in American history. The author' s critical opinions of the personalities and accomplishments of the Justices lend a sharp focus to each of the Courts. Then, the reasonable brevity of the book gives the reader a good opportunity to reflect over both the evolution of the Supreme Court and how it relates to the development of the United States as a whole.
Nothing else better -- for better or worse
I give five stars for three reasons. First, unlike many other legal histories it has few Latin phrases and most legal terms are explained. Second, the competition is multivolume tombs, most of which are very out dated, so this is by default the best book out there. Third, arguably, every major justice and case that shaped the philosophy of Constitutional Law is covered.It is remarkable that such long history can be meaningfully condensed into one book. It is an excellent reference to look up subjects that appear in books, news and current events. It is essential for understanding Constitutional Law.
Judges, Judgements, and Judicial Review
Bernard Schwartz's "A History of the Supreme Court" is a readable if dry narrative of the 200 years of the Supreme Court between John Jay and William Rhenquist.The story of the supreme court is a complicated one, and for the most part, Schwartz tells it well.If his book is short on analysis and long on description, it is probably more due to the nature of the subject then to the qualities of the author.Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Procedure    2. Drama    3. General    4. History    5. History - U.S.    6. History: American    7. Legal System    8. Plays    9. Supreme Court    10. United States - General    11. United States.    12. Civil law (general works)    13. Courts & procedure    14. Law / Legal History    15. Law | Legal History    16. Social history    17. USA   

Subjects:  1. Constitutional law    2. Courts - General    3. Government - National    4. Judgments    5. Legal History    6. Political Process - Elections    7. Political Science    8. Politics / Current Events    9. Politics/International Relations    10. Popular works    11. United States    12. Political science & theory   

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a tale of two witches
Few people know that while the infamous Salem witch hunt was taking place in 1692, southwestern Connecticut was undergoing a scare of its own. Godbeer has meticulously researched this event and presents a remarkably detailed story based upon the participants own words. He follows the accusers, the victims, the "witches", the ministers, and the magistrates, from the beginning of the outbreak to its much-more-sensible-than Salem conclusion. Seems one could be a witch and avoid execution in Olde New England. Puritans all - how did Connecticut avoid hysteria and wanton killing? This brief book tells the tale in an interesting, historically accurate fashion. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 17th century    2. Connecticut    3. History    4. History - General History    5. History - U.S.    6. History: American    7. Legal History    8. Stamford    9. Trials (Witchcraft)    10. United States - Colonial Period    11. United States - General    12. United States - State & Local - New England    13. History / United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775)    14. History, American | Colonial & Revolutionary    15. Social history    16. Witchcraft    17. c 1600 to c 1700   

Subjects:  1. Legal History    2. Legal Reference / Law Profession    3. Women's Studies - General    4. Ancient Rome    5. BCE to c 500 CE    6. Classical Studies | Ancient History | Roman    7. Family law    8. History / Ancient / Rome    9. Literary studies: classical, early & medieval    10. Roman law    11. Social history    12. Ancient - Rome    13. Domestic relations (Roman law)    14. History    15. History: World   

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Not for the Non-Specialist Reader
Daniel N. Robinson's Wild Beasts and Idle Humours (The Insanity Defense from Antiquity to the Present) sounds and looks more fun than it actually will be for the average reader without a sure grounding in legal, philosophical and psychological theory and history.The author does indeed cover the period from antiquity to the present, as per the sub-title, and provides many interesting ideas along the way, taking a rather conservative approach, but there are also many cases and people just dropped into the book without any explanation on the assumption that the reader will be familiar with all of these legal cases and philosophers from the past two centuries.A grounding in classical and medieval history (with luck I did have that) will help the reader manage the first part of the book.For students of legal history, this book could prove quite interesting and, perhaps, invaluable as the author makes a clever attempt to bring ideas of insanity as far back as the writings of Homer and Hesiod.For this poor soul, the book was a struggle with a few rewards along the way. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Constitutional    2. Criminal Law - General    3. General    4. Law    5. Legal History    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Pathological Psychology    8. Clinical psychology    9. Criminal law    10. Disability: social aspects    11. English law: criminal law    12. History of medicine    13. Jurisprudence & General Issues    14. Law / Criminal Procedure    15. Social history    16. USA   

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A Sprawling, Wonderful History of ACLU, Warts and All
Samuel Walker has created a wonderful book on the history of the ACLU, In Defense of American Liberties, that is a must for anyone concerned with the history of freedom of speech and the men and women who fought for them in America.This book shows the development from fringe to mainstream of the ideas shared by a group of people in the 1910's.The book is by no means hagiography as the darker moments of the ACLU are presented with clarity, such as their hounding and forcing out of Communist members simply for their beliefs.It is both very informative and truly entertaining.A wonderful book that demonstrates the importance the ACLU has had in the twentienth century shaping political ideas. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American Civil Liberties Union    2. Civil rights    3. Government - U.S. Government    4. History    5. Law    6. Legal History    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rights    9. Political Science    10. U.S. - Political And Civil Rights    11. United States    12. 20th century    13. American history: from c 1900 -    14. Human rights    15. Pressure groups & lobbying    16. USA   

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Lots of insight on the O.J. Trail
Of all the commentators I trusted Dunne's insight because I believe it came from a person who knew Hollowood.While the book covers many other cases I believe he gave us more insight on O.J. and the kind of man he was.After reading his observations I have to wonder how Judge Ito allowed this circus to go on.

Not Justice; Justice Denied
In this collection of 19 essays, which originally appeared in "Vanity Fair" magazine, Dominick Dunne presents nine true accounts of crimes, trails, and punishments, mostly delayed or denied.He begins with his own wretched first experience with the debacle of the American court system, in which his own daughter was violently murdered, and the guilty served a sentence of only 2 � years.Ten of the essays deal with the O.J. Simpson case.Dunne always believed O.J. was guilty of the double murders, and he presents what happened at the trail and sketches of the participants in a straightforward manner that would convince all but the most stubborn.One essay deals with the Menendez brothers trail for the murder of their parents, another case where the victims are victimized again.The other essays deal with lesser known, but no less sensational crimes.What comes out of these episodes is a realm of society that few of us know well:multi-divorces, extra-marital affairs, extravagant spending, high-flying life styles, cut throat business dealings.It is as fascinating to read, as it is repugnant.Dunne is an outsider who has gained admittance to the inner thoughts and dealings of this nether world and brings it to us unflinchingly.Highly recommended.

Justice
There are 2 things that must be done:
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Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Criminals & Outlaws    3. General    4. Legal History    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Trials (Homicide)    7. Trials (Murder)    8. True Crime    9. United States    10. Current Events / Law   

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The Inside Scoop
In this insightful and yeomanly researched book, Karen Donovan paints a vivid picture of a man who has achieved iconic status among America's trial lawyers. Thanks to the access granted the author by David Boies, we get not only a ringside seat for some of the last decade's most high-profile trials, including, of course, the one that put the current occupant of the White House in office, but we're there for pre-trial strategy sessions and post-trial dinners as well. Throughout, Donovan maintains a keen-eyed objectivity and isn't afraid to deflate balloons of bravado when need be. All in all, it's a compelling read.

Author captures essence of multi tasking trial lawyer
Most of pieces of Boies border on idolatry. Donovan's work is special because although she clearly admires Boies and his work, she also points out his faults. The best reading in the book includes her digging behind the scenes to reveal what really happens in trials, settlements, and negotiations. While Boies is obviously one of the top trial lawyers in America, he often gets credit for things which areactually the result of other events. Donovan captures this wonderfully. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography & Autobiography    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Biography/Autobiography    4. Boies, David    5. Lawyers & Judges    6. Legal History    7. Litigation    8. Practice Of Law    9. Trials    10. United States    11. Current Events / Law   

Subjects:  1. Cases    2. Courts - Supreme Court    3. History    4. History - U.S.    5. History: American    6. Judicial review    7. Law    8. Legal History    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. Popular works    11. United States    12. United States - General    13. BG-CLASSIC EDITIONS - BG-B&N CLASSICS    14. History / United States / General   

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Subjects:  1. 1947-    2. Abortion    3. Courts - Supreme Court    4. Law    5. Law and legislation    6. Legal History    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Political Ideologies - Conservatism & Liberalism    9. Roe, Jane,    10. Trials (Abortion)    11. Trials, litigation, etc    12. United States    13. Wade, Henry    14. ABORTION_LAW AND LEGISLATION_UNITED STATES    15. Constitutional & administrative law    16. Law / Gender & the Law    17. USA   

Subjects:  1. Foreign relations    2. History    3. International    4. International Relations - General    5. International law    6. Law    7. Law and legislation    8. Legal History    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. Political Science    11. United States    12. American history    13. International relations    14. USA   

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Understanding the Demise of Laissez-Faire Constitutionalism
Excerpted from The Independent Review (Summer 2001) by Andrew R. Rutten Great Debunking of New Deal Myth
Cushman's book is an outstanding history of the "switch-in-time."He effectively debunks the myth that the Hughes Court did a sudden reversal because of Roosevelt's landslide reelection or his Court-packing plan.Rather, the key decisions that many scholars attribute to Roosevelt pressure had actually occurred before his Court-packing plan became known.In addition, the Court did not fear political pressure because they had survived it before and the majority of Congress did not support Roosevelt's Court-packing plan anyway.After debunking this myth, Cushman goes on to explain the structure of the real revolution, which was the "demise of constitutional federalism" that began with the Nebbia decision in 1934 and flowered in the early 1940s, after Hughes and his old-school colleagues had left the Court.Cushman's book is excellent: his arguments are sound and his writing is eloquent.I recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand the real history of the Supreme Court during the 1930s. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1933-1945    2. Constitutional    3. Constitutional history    4. Courts - General    5. Economic policy    6. History & Theory - General    7. Law    8. Legal History    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. New Deal, 1933-1939    11. Science/Mathematics    12. United States    13. United States - 20th Century/Depression    14. Constitutional & administrative law    15. Law / Legal History    16. Law | Constitutional Law    17. USA