The Great Dissent: How Oliver Wendell Holmes Changed His Mind--and Changed the History of Free Speech in America

Discover the captivating story behind the modern understanding of the First Amendment with "The Great Dissent: How Oliver Wendell Holmes Changed His Mind--and Changed the History of Free Speech in America". This gripping intellectual history reveals the journey of Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes from a skeptic who disdained all individual rights to a free-speech advocate. Uncover the behind-the-scenes campaign by a group of progressives to bring Holmes around to their way of thinking. This beautifully written and exhaustively researched book is intellectual history at its best, showcasing how free debate can alter not just one man's life, but the legal landscape of an entire nation.

Unlock the secrets behind the origin of one of the most fundamental rights in American life - freedom of speech. In "The Great Dissent," author Thomas Healy provides a riveting account of how Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes transformed from a staunch opponent of free speech to a hero of the First Amendment. Uncover the deeply touching human narrative of an old man saved from loneliness and despair by a few unlikely young friends. With the aid of newly discovered letters and confidential memos, Healy skillfully reconstructs Holmes's journey and reveals the power of free debate to shape not only one man's beliefs but also the destiny of an entire nation.

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