The People V. Clarence Darrow: The Bribery Trial of America's Greatest LawyerMore than just a re-creation of the untold story of Clarence Darrow's trial for bribing a murder trial jury, The People v. Clarence Darrow is a brilliant portrait of a fascinating and compassionate man, as well as an examination of the fragility of justice in America--in 1912 and today. |
Contents
Growing Up | 11 |
Do Not Blame the Thunderbolt | 39 |
THE MCNAMARA CASE | 69 |
Copyright | |
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Sacco and Vanzetti: The Men, the Murders, and the Judgment of Mankind Bruce Watson Limited preview - 2007 |