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Oliver Wendell Holmes: Sage of the Supreme Court (Oxford Portraits)

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Book Synopsis: An influential justice who refused to bow to politics and devoted his keen mind to the U.S. Supreme Court until the age of 90, Oliver Wendell Holmes (1841-1935) helped formulate some of the most progressive judicial thought in 20th-century American history. G. Edward White first sketches Holmes's early years-his childhood in Boston, undergraduate years at Harvard, and his valiant service in the Civil War, during which he was severely wounded three times. After the war, Holmes went into private law practice, wrote his landmark treatise The Common Law in 1881, had a short tenure on the Harvard Law School faculty, and spent 20 years as a judge on the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts before being named to the U.S. Supreme Court. The author focuses on his remarkable 30-year service as a Supreme Court Justice, beginning in 1902, and details Holmes's most significant cases--Abrams v. United States, Northern Securities Co. v. United States, Lochner v. New York, Schenck v. United States, and others--which limited working hours, set a mandatory minimum wage, protected women's rights, legalized labor unions, and defined freedom of speech.

OXFORD PORTRAITS are informative and insightful biographies of people whose lives shaped their times and continue to influence ours. Based on the most recent scholarship, they draw heavily on primary sources, including writings by and about their subjects. Each book is illustrated with a wealth of photographs, documents, and memorabilia, framing the personality and achievements of its subject against the backdrop of history.

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Introducing the captivating book, "Oliver Wendell Holmes: Sage of the Supreme Court (Oxford Portraits)"! Immerse yourself in the life of an influential justice who fearlessly championed progressive judicial thought in 20th-century America. G. Edward White masterfully portrays Holmes's remarkable journey, from his courageous service in the Civil War to his groundbreaking tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Discover the early years of Oliver Wendell Holmes as White delves into his childhood in Boston, his time at Harvard, and his incredible dedication during the Civil War. With Holmes's strong spirit and sharp mind, he rose above political pressures and left a lasting impact on the Supreme Court until he was an astounding 90 years old.

Delve into the pages of "Oliver Wendell Holmes: Sage of the Supreme Court" and explore the Justice's pivotal role in shaping American jurisprudence. White expertly examines Holmes's most significant cases, including Abrams v. United States, Northern Securities Co. v. United States, Lochner v. New York, Schenck v. United States, and more.

Uncover how Holmes's landmark cases established fundamental rights such as limited working hours, mandatory minimum wage, women's rights protection, labor union legalization, and defining the boundaries of freedom of speech. As you read these insightful accounts, you'll gain a profound understanding of the profound impact Holmes had on American history.

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