Dred Scott v. Sandford: A Brief History with Documents (The Bedford Series in History and Culture) |
 | Author: Paul Finkelman
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
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Pages: 240
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.4
ISBN: 0312115946
Dewey Decimal Number: 342.73087
EAN: 9780312115944
ASIN: 0312115946
Publication Date: March 15, 1997
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Perhaps no other Supreme Court decision has had the political impact of Dred Scott v. Sandford. Using a variety of documents that reflect regional opinions and political debates, Paul Finkelman examines the 1857 decision that helped set in motion the events that eventually led to a new birth of freedom and the abolition of slavery in the United States.
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Excellent Presentation July 10, 2005
Flazatty (Scottsdale, AZ United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
As students of U.S. history know, the Supreme Court decision in the Dred Scott case was one of the major causes leading up to the Civil War. Prof. Finkelman has provided a valuable educational tool that will help students understanding this important part of our history. His clear and concise explanation of the case, including an analysis of the majority opinion, concurring opinions, and dissenting opinions, and other relevant aspects, is well-researched and well-written. He also includes excerpts from the Supreme Court's opinion so that readers can examine it and draw their own conclusions. Any serious student of U.S. history, particularly of the Civil War period and the events leading up to it, should own a copy of this book.
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