Andrew Johnson: The American Presidents Series: The 17th President, 1865-1869
- ISBN-10
- 0805069488
- ISBN-13
- 9780805069488
- Series
- Andrew Johnson
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 200
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-01-18
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Author
- Annette Gordon-Reed
Description
A portrait of America's seventeenth president describes Andrew Johnson's failed efforts to bring about reconciliation following the Civil War, the antagonism of congressional leaders who sought his impeachment, and his legacy for the present.
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