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Episode Twenty Four: Law in Antebellum America
Episode Twenty Four: Law in Antebellum America
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode we will explore American law between the Revolution and the Civil War. Sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of American Law, it featured some of the most celebrated lawyers and judges in our history. We will also take a close look at the development of the common law of contracts and torts. I will tell you about John Marshall's successor as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Roger Brooke Taney and his very different judicial outlook. Lastly we will examine the extraordinary story of the birth of the business corporation and its impact on American life.
Released:
Nov 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (26)
Episode One: The Science of Human Equality, the Ancient Roots of the Law, and the Code of Hammurabi: In Episode One you will learn about the science of human equality; the ancient roots of the law and the steps in its evolution; the Code of Hammurabi and the astonishing sophistication of the Mesopotamian legal system. by The American Legal History Podcast