The Pride of Our Nation A Story of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney

""The Pride of Our Nation: A Story of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney"" by Flavius, Brother is a biographical account of one of the most influential figures in American legal history. The book follows the life and career of Roger Brooke Taney, who served as the fifth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1836 until his death in 1864. Taney is best known for his controversial decision in the Dred Scott case, which declared that African Americans could not be considered citizens of the United States.The book begins with Taney's early life and education, including his upbringing in a prominent Maryland family and his studies at Dickinson College and the University of Maryland Law School. It then traces his legal career, which included serving as Maryland's attorney general and as a member of the U.S. Senate before his appointment to the Supreme Court.Throughout the book, Flavius, Brother provides a detailed examination of Taney's judicial philosophy and the major cases he presided over during his tenure as Chief Justice. In addition to the Dred Scott decision, these cases include important rulings on issues such as states' rights, federal power, and the rights of corporations.""The Pride of Our Nation"" also explores Taney's personal life, including his marriage to Anne Key, the granddaughter of Francis Scott Key, and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln.Overall, ""The Pride of Our Nation"" offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures in American legal history, shedding light on both his achievements and his controversies.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.