Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet (Jewish Lives)

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Book Synopsis: A riveting new examination of the leading progressive justice of his era, published in the centennial year of his confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court.

According to Jeffrey Rosen, Louis D. Brandeis was “the Jewish Jefferson,” the greatest critic of what he called “the curse of bigness,” in business and government, since the author of the Declaration of Independence. Published to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of his Supreme Court confirmation on June 1, 1916, Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet argues that Brandeis was the most farseeing constitutional philosopher of the twentieth century.

In addition to writing the most famous article on the right to privacy, he also wrote the most important Supreme Court opinions about free speech, freedom from government surveillance, and freedom of thought and opinion. And as the leader of the American Zionist movement, he convinced Woodrow Wilson and the British government to recognize a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

Combining narrative biography with a passionate argument for why Brandeis matters today, Rosen explores what Brandeis, the Jeffersonian prophet, can teach us about historic and contemporary questions involving the Constitution, monopoly, corporate and federal power, technology, privacy, free speech, and Zionism.

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Looking for a riveting and thought-provoking read? Look no further than Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet (Jewish Lives). This newly published examination of the leading progressive justice of his era is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of law, politics, and religion. Jeffrey Rosen, a renowned legal scholar, aptly describes Brandeis as the "Jewish Jefferson," a powerful critic of big business and government. Discover why Brandeis is considered the most farseeing constitutional philosopher of the twentieth century in this compelling book.

Explore Brandeis' groundbreaking ideas on issues such as the right to privacy, freedom of speech, and freedom from government surveillance. His influential Supreme Court opinions have shaped the legal landscape and continue to resonate today. As the leader of the American Zionist movement, Brandeis even played a crucial role in the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Delve into his remarkable life and learn how his ideals and actions still hold significance in our modern world.

In Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet, Jeffrey Rosen skillfully combines compelling narrative biography with a passionate argument for why Brandeis's legacy is relevant in our current times. Gain valuable insights from this Jeffersonian prophet on topics such as the Constitution, monopoly, corporate power, technology, privacy, free speech, and Zionism. Whether you are a history buff or simply a curious reader, this book offers a captivating journey through the life and ideas of one of America's most influential jurists.

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