What Kind of Nation

This history of the early years of the republic focuses on two men who held different views on the role of government, and whose rivalry set the course of American history and politics. President Thomas Jefferson held that states should hold power except in foreign affairs. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Marshall advocated a strong central government in domestic as well as in foreign matters. Author Simon tells of their many clashes--including the historic Marbury v. Madison case. He shows how Madison`s decisions paved the way for later programs such as the New Deal, and how the central issue of the debate is still alive today. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.