From University of Mississippi Press comes a new book by James L. Robertson of Wise Carter Child & Caraway. Heroes, Rascals, and the Law: Constitutional Encounters in Mississippi History recounts ten occasions from statehood to the late 1940s when the Mississippi constitution impeded or impelled justice. Readers of all backgrounds and political persuasions will find themselves drawn in by Robertson’s natural storytelling abilities and thoughtful take on Mississippi’s legal history.
From the publisher:
“Robertson delves into the prejudices and practices of the times, local landscapes, and daily life and its dependence on our social compact. He offers the unique perspective of a judge, lawyer, scholar, and history buff, each role having tempered the lessons of the others. He focuses on a people, enriching encounters most know little about. Tales of understanding and humanity covering 130 years of heroes, rascals, and ordinary folk?with a bundle of engaging surprises?leave the reader pretty sure there’s nothing quite like Mississippi history told by a sage observer."
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