From the author of the New York Times bestselling book and hit HBO series BOARDWALK EMPIRE comes the forgotten story of the legendary Clarence Darrow, Americas most famous criminal trial lawyer, and the charges that threatened to destroy his career."A fascinating portrait of Clarence Darrow as weve never seen him beforeas a criminal defendant. In Darrows Nightmare, Nelson Johnson tells the riveting tale of Americas most famous lawyer as he fights for his life, marriage, career, and reputation. I couldnt put it down." Terence Winter, Creator Executive Producer, Boardwalk EmpireConsidered by many to be one of the bestknown criminal defense lawyers in the country, Clarence Darrow became nationally recognized for his eloquence, withering crossexaminations, and compassionate support for the underdog, both in and out of the courtroom. Though his fiftyyearlong career was replete with momentous cases, specifically his work in the Scopes Monkey Trial and the Leopold and Loeb Murder Trial, Darrows Nightmare zeroes in on just two years of Darrows career 1911 to 1913. It was during this time period that Darrow was hired to represent the McNamara brothers, two union workers accused of bombing the Los Angeles Times building, an incident that resulted in twentyone deaths and hundreds more injuries.Along with investigative journalist Lincoln Steffens, Darrow negotiated an ambitious plea bargain on behalf of the McNamara brothers. But the plan soon unraveled not long after the plea...

Binding: Paperback;362 pages; Publisher: Rosetta Books; Classification: N/A; Weight: 652.06 g; Dimensions: N/A

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