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America on Trial: Inside the Legal Battles That Transformed Our Nation

by Alan M. Dershowitz · 2004

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The renowned attorney and bestselling author reveals how notable trials throughout our history have helped to shape our nation. Offering insights into the human condition, these trials serve as a historical document, chronicling the struggles and passions of their time.

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