A collection of letters, arranged by decade, that reveal the personal and public sides of key events in American life. Contributors include Ethel Rosenberg, Jackie Kennedy, Lillian Hellman, and an American soldier in Vietnam.
These letters offer fresh insight into the personal milestones in women's lives. With more than 400 letters and over 100 stunning photographs, "Women's Letters" is a work of astonishing breadth and scope, and a remarkable testament to the women who lived--and made--history.
The Wall Street Journal's legal editor offers a compelling portrait of the American jury system--and its decline--and outlines the steps needed for reform. Adler travels across America, interviewing judges, lawyers, and jurors, and reconstructs seven trails in detail.
Historical events of the last three centuries come alive through these women's singular correspondences--often their only form of public expression. In 1775, Rachel Revere tries to send financial aid to her husband, Paul, in a note that is confiscated by the British; First Lady Dolley Madison tells her sister about rescuing George Washington's ...
This is a sobering look at the disarray of the American judicial system. Written in a straightforward style, filled with anecdotes from the trials discussed, the book ends with a strong prescription for how to changing and saving the jury system in America.
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