Simon, James F

Chronicles the debate over the role of the states and the power of the Supreme Court played out in American history by Thomas Jefferson and John Marshall.

Examines the controversial relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, addressing such issues as their disagreements over slavery, secession, and Taney's decision in the Dred Scott case.

Examines the struggle between fellow Virginians and second cousins Thomas Jefferson and John Marshall over the extent of presidential power and the authority of the Supreme Court to interpret laws during the period in which Jefferson served as president and Marshall as chief justice.