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Dred Scott's Revenge A Legal History of Race and Chaos in America
By Andrew Napolitano
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On 12/23 Wesley Gay wrote: Judge Napolitano, Fox News Senior Judicial Analyst, takes you through a historical perspective of racism in America, both in the North and South. The journey begins in the days of slavery, and comes all the way to our present day situation. Being a fan of history, I already knew some of the information ... Great read with information not found in history class
On 11/12 Valerie Murray wrote: As a book review blogger the Thomas Nelson http://brb.thomasnelson.com/, I have read many books. Dred's Scott Revenge is by far the best book I have read pertaining to slavery and racism in America. Judge Napolitano goes above and beyond the institution of slavery. He in facts brings out the ugly truth ... Dred Scott's Revenge
On 8/31 Theron Hatch wrote: It’s always a privilege to review a book as a Book Review Blogger for Thomas Nelson. I happen to love history, especially American history. I’ve heard Judge Nap on Fox News a lot and was intrigued to see this book as an option in the BRB selections. With our first black President in office, ... Dred Scott’s Revenge by Judge Andrew Napolitano: A Review
On 8/10 Patricia Ramirez wrote: Famed Judge Andrew P. Napolitano takes readers on an emotional and historic ride through the history of racism and race in America, focusing on the notorious Dred Scott case. Readers are swept away in a historical non-fiction tome that reads almost as entertainingly as fiction. With historical accuracy ... Dred Scott's Revenge
On 7/27 Bryon Mondok wrote: Author: Judge Andrew P. Napolitano Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2009 Number of pages: 253 Our Heroes and Their Prejudice I'm deeply convicted that I wouldn't normally buy a book like this. I chose to review for Thomas Nelson Publishers and I'm glad I did. I learned much and I unlearned more. I ... Book Review: Dred Scott's Revenge
On 7/20 Lisa Ahlstedt wrote: In the excellent book Dred Scott’s Revenge, Judge Napolitano explores the long and tangled history of race relations in America. He starts with the beginnings of slavery in the New World, through the Civil War, Jim Crow Laws and “separate but equal” educational rulings and explores how the federal ... A history of race in America
On 6/20 Albert McIlhenny wrote: Dred Scott’s Revenge: A Legal History of Race and Freedom in America - Judge Anthony Napolitano Thomas Nelson (April 21, 2009) Topic: Politics Summary: History of the development of race relations in America Rating: In Dred Scott’s Revenge, Judge Anthony P. Napolitano has given us a tremendous ... Book Review: An American Legacy
On 6/9 donna volkenannt wrote: Using the Dred Scott case -- which was first decided at the Old Courthouse in St. Louis -- as a centerpiece for his book, Napolitano chronicles how the laws of the United States and the policies of our leaders created the deep-seeded racial tensions our nation has endured for centuries. From the Missouri ... Dred Scott's Revenge
On 6/4 Tarrus Crew wrote: Amazing!!! I must admit I was somewhat skeptical when I embarked upon reading this book. I was introduced to Judge Napolitano via Fox News Channel, specifically, The Glen Beck Program. I was impressed with Judge Napolitano depth of analysis as he explained and expound on race relations in America. ... Dred Scott Revenge Book Review
On 5/28 Laura Navarro wrote: My latest Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers is about slavery in the US. Dred Scott’s Revenge by Judge Andrew Napolitano covers an aspect of our history that I am not that familiar with. This book starts with a bang. He is challenging the attitudes and actions of the founding fathers in the introduction and doesn’t slow ... Dred Scott’s Revenge (review)
On 5/20 Emily Akin wrote: Full title: Dred Scott's Revenge: A Legal History of Race and Freedom in America by Judge Andrew P. Napolitano What a provocative title! At least it’s provocative if you know who Dred Scott is. If you don’t know, take a side-trip to The History Place now. Judge Napolitano traces the history of ... Dred Scott’s Revenge
On 5/7 john umland wrote: This book, Dred Scott's Revenge, might have been interesting if Napolitano did not stray from facts and history and try to argue for state's rights and secession in the Civil War. I thought I was reading a debate book by two authors talking past each other, but it was only one who would defeat himself ... book report: Dred Scott's Revenge (2009) by Andrew Napolitano
On 5/1 Ron Starcher wrote: For many in my generation (early Baby Boomers), Judge Napolitano’s book will slaughter a sacred cow or two. Dred Scott’s Revenge provides a history of racism in the United States. Had anyone else written this book, they would be accused of being a revisionist. However, coming from one such as the ... Dred Scott's Revenge by Andrew Napolitano
On 4/21 Joshua Olds wrote: In Dred Scott’s Revenge, Judge Andrew Napolitano recounts the story of racism in America. Juxtaposing slavery and the continued racism in the post-Civil War era with the ideal of “all men are created equal” as imbedded in the Constitution, Napolitano makes the case that America has not always practiced ... Dred Scott's Revenge - Judge Andrew Napolitano
On 4/9 Michael C. Brown wrote: Dred Scott's Revenge: A Legal History of Race and Freedom in America... is thought provoking book which sheds light on the dark side of legal history throughout our country's history. A very highly recommend book to say the least. Judge Napolitano shows how "Natural Law" (God Given Rights or Rights ... Dred Scott's Revenge -- A MUST Read