This insightful volume provides a comprehensive look at the lives and careers of the Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. From John Jay to William Taft, Flanders offers a detailed portrait of each justice, highlighting their contributions to American law and society. With its engaging style, thorough research, and insightful analysis, this book is an essential addition to any library of American history or political science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.