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Book Synopsis: The extraordinary story of the U.S. Supreme Court's most influential justice. Oliver Wendell Holmes twice escaped death as a young Union officer in the Civil War when musket balls missed his heart and spinal cord by a fraction of an inch at the Battles of Ball's Bluff and Antietam. He lived ever after with unwavering moral courage, unremitting scorn for dogma, and an insatiable intellectual curiosity.
Named to the Supreme Court by Theodore Roosevelt at age sixty-one, he served for nearly three decades, writing a series of famous, eloquent, and often dissenting opinions that would prove prophetic in securing freedom of speech, protecting the rights of criminal defendants, and ending the Court's reactionary resistance to social and economic reforms.
As a pioneering legal scholar, Holmes revolutionized the understanding of common law by showing how the law always evolved to meet the changing needs of society. As an enthusiastic friend and indefatigable correspondent, he wrote thousands of personal letters brimming with humorous philosophical insights, trenchant comments on the current scene, and an abiding joy in fighting the good fight.
Drawing on many previously unpublished letters and records, Stephen Budiansky's definitive biography offers the fullest portrait yet of this pivotal American figure, whose zest for life, wit, and intellect left a profound legacy in law and Constitutional rights, and who was an inspiring example of how to lead a meaningful life in a world of uncertainty and upheaval. 90 illustrations
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Discover the extraordinary life of one of the most influential justices in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court with Oliver Wendell Holmes: A Life in War, Law, and Ideas. This captivating biography takes you on a journey through Holmes' remarkable experiences as a young Union officer in the Civil War, where he narrowly escaped death on multiple occasions. His unwavering moral courage, intellectual curiosity, and relentless pursuit of justice made him a force to be reckoned with.
At the age of sixty-one, Holmes was appointed to the Supreme Court by Theodore Roosevelt, where he served for nearly three decades. His famous, eloquent, and often dissenting opinions shaped the future of our nation, securing freedom of speech, protecting the rights of criminal defendants, and challenging the Court's resistance to social and economic reforms. This book delves into the insightful and prophetic nature of Holmes' writings, which forever changed the understanding of common law.
Stephen Budiansky's definitive biography of Oliver Wendell Holmes is a treasure trove of previously unpublished letters and records, offering the most comprehensive portrait of this pivotal American figure. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Budiansky brings Holmes to life, showcasing his zest for life, witty remarks, and profound intellect. This book is not only a testament to Holmes' enduring legacy in law and Constitutional rights, but also a source of inspiration for leading a meaningful life in a world constantly plagued by uncertainty and upheaval.
Don't miss out on this captivating biography that delves into the fascinating life of Oliver Wendell Holmes. Order your copy of Oliver Wendell Holmes: A Life in War, Law, and Ideas today and embark on a journey through history, law, and the mind of one of America's greatest legal minds.
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