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Slavery in the Nation's Highest Court: The Nathan Huggins Lectures 17

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Slavery in the Nation's Highest Court: The Nathan Huggins Lectures 17 is a collection of essays that explore the history of slavery in the United States through the lens of the Supreme Court. The book examines the Court's role in upholding and perpetuating slavery, as well as its eventual role in bringing about its abolition.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "The Court and Slavery," examines the Court's role in upholding slavery in the antebellum period. The essays in this section explore the Court's decisions in cases such as Dred Scott v. Sandford and Plessy v. Ferguson, which legalized segregation. The section also examines the Court's role in the development of the fugitive slave laws, which allowed slave owners to recapture their逃亡奴隶.

Supreme Injustice: Slavery in the Nation s Highest Court (The Nathan I Huggins lectures 17)

Supreme Injustice: Slavery in the Nation’s Highest Court (The Nathan I. Huggins lectures Book 17)

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The second part of the book, "The Court and the Abolition of Slavery," examines the Court's role in bringing about the abolition of slavery. The essays in this section explore the Court's decisions in cases such as Brown v. Board of Education, which struck down the "separate but equal" doctrine, and Loving v. Virginia, which struck down laws against interracial marriage. The section also examines the Court's role in the development of the civil rights movement.

The third part of the book, "The Court and the Legacy of Slavery," examines the Court's role in addressing the legacy of slavery in the United States. The essays in this section explore the Court's decisions in cases such as affirmative action, voting rights, and criminal justice. The section also examines the Court's role in the development of the reparations movement.

Slavery in the Nation's Highest Court: The Nathan Huggins Lectures 17 is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of slavery in the United States. The book provides a comprehensive and nuanced account of the Court's role in the institution of slavery, and it sheds light on the ways in which the Court has shaped the nation's racial history.

In addition to the essays, the book also includes a foreword by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and an afterword by Professor Eric Foner. The book is also illustrated with a number of historical documents and images.

Slavery in the Nation's Highest Court: The Nathan Huggins Lectures 17 is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike. The book provides a comprehensive and nuanced account of the Court's role in the institution of slavery, and it sheds light on the ways in which the Court has shaped the nation's racial history.