![]() ![]() I am planning to read this biography in alongside Jean Edward Smith’s highly regarded “ John Marshall: Definer of a Nation.” Here, of course, he made his most visible and durable contributions to the new nation.īy all accounts, Joel Richard Paul has written a balanced, compelling and richly detailed biography of a man whose life leaves a stronger impression on our country than most of us appreciate. ![]() And while every American is aware of George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, relatively few appreciate the humble origins or exceptional leadership provided by John Marshall.Ī Revolutionary rifleman who survived the harsh winter at Valley Forge, Marshall later became a lawyer, member of Congress, served as Secretary of State and, in the waning hours of the John Adams presidency, was nominated to the U.S. ![]() Without exception, the Founding Fathers were a fascinating bunch. Chief Justice John Marshall and His Times ![]()
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