The Life of John Marshall, Volume 4: The building of the nation, 1815-1835

"The Life of John Marshall, Volume 4: The Building of the Nation, 1815-1835" by Albert J. Beveridge is a historical tale set in the years following the War of 1812 that helped shape what it means to be American. It tells the story of John Marshall, who was a Chief Justice, and explains his influence on law and government as the country grew. He butted heads with people with different beliefs regarding the right way to run the up-and-coming country. Marshall comes across as someone who believes in a strong, united nation while others fight for more power for individual states by emphasizing their rights.