Summary of The Trial of the Century by Gregg Jarett - A Comprehensive Summary #819798

The Trial of the Century

"The Trial of the Century" by Gregg Jarrett, co-authored with Don Yaeger, delves into the historic Scopes "Monkey" Trial, which became a pivotal event in the history of American education and the debate over intellectual freedom. The book was released on May 30, 2023, by Threshold Editions and spans 304 pages.
 
Gregg Jarrett, known for his work as a legal and political analyst with Fox News, brings his extensive experience in law and media to explore this nearly century-old case. 

The book focuses on Clarence Darrow's defense of John Scopes, a Tennessee schoolteacher who was put on trial in 1925 for teaching evolution, defying a state law that prohibited such education in public schools. 

This trial not only questioned scientific theories but also scrutinized American freedoms concerning education and speech.