Legal And Historical Status Of The Dred Scott Decision: A History Of The Case And An Examination Of The Opinion Delivered By The Supreme Court Of The

By Elbert William Robinson Ewing and Elbert William R. Ewing

Book Overview

Legal And Historical Status Of The Dred Scott Decision is a book written by Elbert William Ewing in 1909. The book provides a detailed account of the Dred Scott case, which was a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of the United States on March 6, 1857. The book examines the legal and historical status of the case and provides an in-depth analysis of the opinion delivered by the Supreme Court. The Dred Scott case was a highly controversial case that dealt with the issue of slavery in the United States. Dred Scott was a slave who had lived in a free state and a free territory before returning to Missouri, a slave state. He sued for his freedom on the grounds that he had lived in free territory. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court, which ruled against Dred Scott, stating that he was not a citizen and therefore could not sue in federal court. The decision also declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional, which had prohibited slavery in certain territories. Ewing's book provides a comprehensive overview of the case, including the historical and legal context in which it took place. He examines the arguments made by both sides in the case and provides a detailed analysis of the Supreme Court's opinion. The book also discusses the impact of the decision on the country and its role in the lead up to the Civil War. Overall, Legal And Historical Status Of The Dred Scott Decision is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery in the United States and the legal issues surrounding it. It provides a detailed account of one of the most significant Supreme Court cases in American history and its impact on the country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163897868
• ISBN13: 9781163897867
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"