Andrew Johnson
A Biography
Will be published approx. on 25. March 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-393-31742-8 (ISBN)
Description
Politically shrewd but fatally unable to adapt to new political realities, Andrew Johnson presided, disastrously, over the tumultuous first years of Reconstruction. In this provocative account, Hans Trefousse gives us "a brilliant, compassionate portrait of a dynamic era of social change and national healing, and of the tragic failure of an American leader" (Library Journal).
Reviews / Votes
"A readable new biography of the 17th president that fills in many of the hidden corners of his life story. . . . The story of the man and the times that led to his impeachment is told with great authority." -- Herbert Mitgang - New York TimesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
632 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-393-31742-8 (9780393317428)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Hans L. Trefousse
ANDREW JOHNSON-A BIOG PA
Book
07/1991
WW Norton & Co
€33.08
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Person
Hans L. Trefousse is professor of history at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. His other books include The Radical Republicans, a pathbreaking history of Reconstruction.