Judicial Enigma: The First Justice Harlan by Yarbrough, Tinsley E - 1995

New York, Oxford: Oxford University Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1995. Hardcover. 0195074645 . An edition in Very Good+ condition that has a cocked spine and some edge rubbing housed in an alike dust-jacket that has scuffing and mild warping to the rear; Harlan, who served on the United States Supreme Court from 1882 until his death in 1936, is one of the most enigmatic and controversial justices in American history. This book tells the story of Harlan's life and his controversial tenure on the Supreme Court. It explores the reasons behind Harlan's often extreme decisions and examines the ways in which he changed the course of American law.; 8vo; 280 pages; TBC .