This is an older installment in the Levin franchise, and it is one of the more historically based books. This is not to say the others are not based on a foundation of fact, rather the draw more heavily from works the posit a certain version of the future. THis one, however, draws heavily upon Constitutional history to make points. I found this refreshing because it showed me that the conservative commentator can be informed, not simply opinionated. This just made the book a really impressive work. The main point of the book is that the unchecked power of the judiciary has gone too far, and is threatening the individual freedom that American citizens enjoy.