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The Best Defense

The Courtroom Confrontations of America's Most Outspoken Lawyer of Last Resort-- the Lawyer Who Won the Claus von Bulow Appeal
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The Best Defense by Alan Dershowitz is an engaging narrative that blends legal drama with thought-provoking insights. The story delves into the intricacies of the American legal system, exploring the tension between ethics and justice. Through the eyes of a charismatic defence attorney, the book offers a compelling look at courtroom strategies, moral dilemmas, and the pursuit of truth in high-stakes legal battles.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a gripping exploration of the legal defence world, infused with the wit and experience of a renowned legal mind. This intriguing narrative dives into courtroom drama and ethical dilemmas, appealing to anyone intrigued by the complexities of the justice system.

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The Best Defense

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"Anyone interested in the true merits of criminal law and very fine writing must read Alan Dershowitz's book."

--Truman Capote

In this tell-all legal memoir, Alan Dershowitz describes his most famous, and infamous, cases and clients. In the process, he takes a critical, informed look at a legal system that he regards as deeply corrupt.

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ISBN: 9780394713809

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 1983

Country: United States

Imprint: Vintage Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 495g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Alan M. Dershowitz is theNew York Timesbest-selling author of more than thirty books. His articles have appeared in hundreds of publications, includingThe New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, Harvard Law Review, The Yale Law Journal, The Jerusalem Post,andHaaretz.He is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, Emeritus, at Harvard Law School, and has worked for more than fifty years in the areas of civil liberties, human rights, and criminal law. Honors he has received include the Anti-Defamation League's William O. Douglas First Amendment Freedom Award.

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