William H. Taft
Michael Benson
A biography of William Howard Taft, the twenty-seventh president of the United States and the only person to serve in both that office and as chief justice of the Supreme Court.
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Learned Hand
by Gerald Gunther (1995)
About this book
A biographical study of one of the most influential judges in twentieth century American jurisprudence. Judge Hand left a legacy of lastingly influential writings in his more than fifty years on the bench. --from Publisher's description.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreLearned Hand Lead Character
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