Andrew Johnson /

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gordon-Reed, Annette
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Times Books/Henry Holt and Company, [2011]
Series:American presidents series (Times Books (Firm))
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The tailor's apprentice
  • Ascent
  • Governor and Senator Johnson
  • Disunion
  • Military governor and vice president
  • Mr. President
  • The president obstructs
  • Impeachment.