About the Author

Frank M. Johnson served as a federal district judge in Alabama from 1955 to 1979 and was a federal circuit court judge in Alabama from 1979 to 1991. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1995. Tony A. Freyer is the University Research Professor of History and Law at the University of Alabama. He is the author of six other books.

Reviews

A well-conceived and executed work. Freyer has provided both students of recent American history and legal historians with a collection of Johnson's most important essays--each of which contains an editorial pr�cis that summarizes the most salient points. Moreover, in his introduction, Freyer has given historical context to help the reader better understand Johnson's motivations and the significance of his actions.--Southern Historian

It is in this collection of Johnson's writings, in Freyer's lucid and adept introduction to each chapter, as well as in his extensive conclusion to the book, that the matter of Johnson's conservatism is best explained and demonstrated. . . . This slim volume, with Freyer's brief biographical sketch of Johnson at the beginning, would serve as a good overview and explanation of the judge's life and legacy for both undergraduate and graduate students.--Alabama Review