Mr. Justice Black

By John Paul Frank

Book Overview

""Mr. Justice Black"" is a biography written by John P. Frank about the life of Hugo L. Black, an American lawyer, politician, and Supreme Court Justice. The book provides a comprehensive look at Black's life, from his early years in Alabama to his appointment to the Supreme Court by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1937. Frank delves into Black's political career, including his time as a U.S. Senator and his involvement in the New Deal, as well as his controversial past as a member of the Ku Klux Klan. The book also explores Black's legal philosophy and his influential role in shaping American jurisprudence during his 34 years on the Supreme Court. Throughout the book, Frank provides insight into Black's personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Elizabeth, and his relationships with his colleagues on the Supreme Court. The book is a well-researched and engaging portrait of one of the most influential justices in the history of the Supreme Court.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: 1163149586
• ISBN13: 9781163149584
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"