William Howard Taft

From a renowned biographer, this account offers a fresh perspective on William Howard Taft, the only individual to serve as both U.S. president and chief justice. The book explores how Taft’s calm, judicial approach to leadership led to significant achievements in both the executive and judicial branches, including shaping the Supreme Court’s role in American law. Rigorously researched and engagingly written, it provides a compelling reassessment of a previously overlooked American figure.