{"title":"Cliff Sloan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eCliff Sloan\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed author known for his insightful exploration of political landscapes and current affairs. Renowned for his in-depth analysis and engaging narrative style, Sloan brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to complex topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Court at War\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling examination of the judiciary's role during tumultuous times. Sloan's meticulous research and clear writing make this book an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the intricate workings of political and legal institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a political aficionado or a curious reader looking to expand your understanding of current affairs, Cliff Sloan's books offer valuable insights and thought-provoking explorations of the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-court-at-war-by-cliff-sloan-9781541736481","title":"The Court at War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe inside story of how one president forever altered the most powerful legal institution in the country - with consequences that endure today\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the summer of 1941, in the ninth year of his presidency, Franklin Roosevelt had moulded his Court. He had appointed seven of the nine justices—the most by any president except George Washington—and handpicked the chief justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the wartime Roosevelt Court had two faces. One was bold and progressive, the other supine and abject, cowed by the charisma of the revered president.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Court at War\u003c\/i\u003e explores this pivotal period. It provides a cast of unforgettable characters in the justices—from the mercurial, Vienna-born intellectual Felix Frankfurter to the Alabama populist Hugo Black; from the western prodigy William O. Douglas, FDR's initial pick to be his running mate in 1944, to Roosevelt's former attorney general and Nuremberg prosecutor Robert Jackson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe justices' shameless capitulation and unwillingness to cross their beloved president highlight the dangers of an unseemly closeness between Supreme Court justices and their political patrons. But the FDR Court's finest moments also provided a robust defence of individual rights, rights the current Court has put in jeopardy. Sloan's intimate portrait is a vivid, instructive tale for modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850016968940,"sku":"9781541736481","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25443373482736.jpg?v=1759075543"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/cliff-sloan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}