The Confederate Jurist: The Legal Life of Judah P. Benjamin

Judah P.

Benjamin: The First Jewish Supreme Court Nominee and Confederate Statesman - A Legal Perspective Discover the extraordinary career of Judah P.

Benjamin, a Jewish lawyer, US Senator, Confederate statesman, political exile, leader of the English Bar, and distinguished jurist.

This comprehensive biography provides an in-depth look at Benjamin's rise as a lawyer in Louisiana and his nomination to the US Supreme Court in 1853 - the first person of Jewish heritage to receive such an honor.

Learn about his involvement in the Civil War, including his service in the Confederate Cabinet, and how he became a leader in the English Bar after political exile.

This book offers a unique perspective on Benjamin's legal legacy and is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, law, or politics.

With a foreword by Stephen C.

Neff, Professor of War and Peace at the University of Edinburgh, this biography is sure to captivate readers and provide new insights into the life and times of Judah P.

Benjamin.