The American Revolution in the Law

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In 1773, John Adams noted the tension between England and the colonies stemmed from differing interpretations of "legally" and "constitutionally." Shannon Stimson explores these differences, revealing deeper jurisprudential, political, and epistemological divides. This examination of political and legal thought during the American Revolution and founding period highlights the contrasting British and American views on judicial and jural power. Stimson's work, appealing to historians and legal theorists alike, uses the study of colonial juries to reinterpret various strands of American political theory, challenging the notion of a unified Anglo-American jurisprudence. She introduces the concept of "judicial space" to explain the Supreme Court's unique political role, which lacks a direct counterpart in English law. Originally published in 1990, this study contributes to a nuanced understanding of the era's legal landscape. The Princeton Legacy Library reissues this important work, utilizing print-on-demand technology to make previously out-of-print titles accessible, preserving the original texts in durable formats. The initiative aims to enhance access to the rich scholarly heritage of Princeton University Press, which has published significant works since 1905.