A Wild Justice: The Death and Resurrection of Capital Punishment in America
By: Evan Mandery
4.14
Format: 544 pages, Paperback
For two hundred years, the constitutionality of capital punishment had been axiomatic. But in 1962,…
Want to Read $ 13.55"During his tenure as solicitor general Marshall solidified his relationship with LBJ over bourbon and Dr Pepper."-Evan Mandery, A Wild Justice: The Death and Resurrection of Capital Punishment in America
"During his tenure as solicitor general Marshall solidified his relationship with LBJ over bourbon and Dr Pepper."-Evan Mandery, A Wild Justice: The Death and Resurrection of Capital Punishment in America
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3.93
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4.30
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4.24
Format: 565 pages, Hardcover
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4.40
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3.47
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
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4.30
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3.71
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12. A Wild Justice: The Death and Resurrection of Capital Punishment in America
By: Evan Mandery
4.14
Format: 544 pages, Paperback
For two hundred years, the constitutionality of capital punishment had been axiomatic. But in 1962,… read more
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"During his tenure as solicitor general Marshall solidified his relationship with LBJ over bourbon and Dr Pepper."-Evan Mandery, A Wild Justice: The Death and Resurrection of Capital Punishment in America
