| In the Wild West, they were the law. During Prohibition, they were
soldiers for justice in the gangland battles. Today, they play a key role in the war on
drugs. The U.S. Marshal service is the oldest law enforcement agency in the nation, formed before the Constitution was ratified. This exclusive, four-volume set is their authoritative chronicle. From the Whiskey Rebellion of 1784 to the shootout at the O.K. Corral, from the Civil War to the Civil Rights movement, we'll see how this often-misunderstood force has adapted to the changing times. Profiles of some of the most famous Marshals distill the truth from tall tales surrounding stories like the capture of Billy the Kid. And we'll examine infamous incidents where Marshals have come under fire for their tactics, from Wounded Knee to Waco. Filled with fascinating footage and revealing interviews with past and present Marshals, this is an extraordinary, comprehensive look at the cases, characters and conflicts that define the history of the U.S. MARSHALS. |