Offering a comprehensive and inclusive perspective, this book explores the history of early North America, making it an engaging resource for students, instructors, and historians alike. Its wide-ranging approach ensures that various viewpoints and experiences are represented, enriching the understanding of this pivotal period in history.
Exploring the evolution of equity in Anglo-American law, this book traces its origins from medieval England's chancellor's court to contemporary U.S. Supreme Court rulings on civil rights and affirmative action. Peter Hoffer emphasizes the principles of mutual fairness, public trusteeship, and equal protection that underpin equity. The central theme revolves around the ongoing tension between the idealistic aims of equity and the practical realities of accessing equitable remedies in the legal system.
Four decades after Roe v. Wade, it remains a pivot upon which much of US politics turns. N.E.H. Hull and Peter Charles Hoffer have taken stock of the abortion debates, controversies, and cases that have emerged during the past decade in order to update their best-selling book on this landmark case.
"How did American colonists transform British law into their own? What were the colonies' first legal institutions, and who served in them? And why did the early Americans develop a passion for litigation that continues to this day? [This book] tells the story of early American law from its beginnings on the British mainland to its maturation during the crisis of the American Revolution. For the men and women of colonial America, Hoffer explains, law was a pervasive influence in everyday life. Because it was their law, the colonists continually adapted it to fit changing circumstances. They also developed a sense of legalism that influenced virtually all social, economic, and political relationships. This sense of intimacy with the law, Hoffer argues, assumed a transforming power in times of crisis. In the midst of a war for independence, American revolutionaries used their intimacy with the law to explain how their rebellion could be lawful, while legislators wrote republican constitutions that would endure for centuries. Today the role of law in American life is more pervasive than ever. And because our system of law involves a continuing dialogue between past and present, interpreting the meaning of precedent and of past legislation, the study of legal history is a vital part of every citizen's basic education. Taking advantage of rich new scholarship that goes beyond traditional approaches to view slavery as a fundamental cultural and social institution as well as an economic one, this second edition includes an extensive, entirely new chapter on colonial and revolutionary-era slave law."-- Back cover
Alexander Hamilton, the End of the War for Independence, and the Origins of Judicial Review
Set against the backdrop of post-Revolution America, the legal case of Rutgers v. Waddington explores the complexities of reconciling former adversaries. Peter Charles Hoffer delves into a unique dispute over back rent for a destroyed brewery, revealing a narrative rich in political and constitutional significance. The case highlights the pivotal figures involved in the nation’s shift from a loose confederation to a cohesive republic, illustrating the intricate interplay between law and the evolving American identity during this transformative period.
Fake history is not a harmless mistake. It is a mistake that conceals prejudice; discriminates against certain kinds of people; a mistake that harms us. This book likens fake history to the Zombies, for the fake fact, like the fictional Zombie, lives by turning real events and people into monstrous perversions of fact and interpretation.
A lively narrative intended for history classrooms and anyone interested in abolitionism, slavery, Congress, and the coming of the Civil War, John Quincy Adams and the Gag Rule, 1835-1850, vividly portrays the importance of the political machinations and debates that colored the age. číst celé
Focusing on the sensory experiences of early North America, this work by Peter Charles Hoffer redefines historical understanding by examining how sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch influenced the lives of Europeans, Indigenous peoples, and Africans. By reconstructing the nuanced sensory aspects of colonial life, Hoffer reveals their significant impact on human thought and actions, challenging traditional narratives that attribute events solely to cultural or material factors.
Focusing on the legal and social dynamics of the Salem witch trials, Peter Charles Hoffer explores the interplay of panic, rumors, and hysteria that fueled the outbreak. He vividly reconstructs conversations among accusers, witnesses, and the accused, revealing the complex relationships and tensions within the community. Through this lens, the book delves into themes of child abuse and intrafamily conflict, shedding light on the underlying issues that contributed to the tragic events of the witch hunts.
Enlightenment, Revival, and the Power of the Printed Word
Exploring pivotal moments in American history, this collection delves into themes of conflict and resistance. The first book examines King Philip's War, highlighting colonial expansion and its impact on Native American sovereignty. The second focuses on the caning of Charles Sumner, revealing how personal honor and idealism contributed to the Civil War's origins. Lastly, the narrative of the Battle of Little Bighorn presents a clash between Sitting Bull and Custer, emphasizing the broader destinies of nations involved in the struggle for power and identity.