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Andrew Johnson: Plebian & Patriot - Winston's Library of Presidents Edition (Easton, 1987)

Andrew Johnson: Plebian & Patriot - Winston's Library of Presidents Edition (Easton, 1987)

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TITLE: Andrew Johnson: Plebian and Patriot (Easton Library of the Presidents, No. 17) AUTHOR: Winston, Robert W. AUTHOR 2 (if applicable): n/a AUTHOR 3 (if applicable): n/a ILLUSTRATOR (if applicable)...

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TITLE: Andrew Johnson: Plebian and Patriot (Easton Library of the Presidents, No. 17) AUTHOR: Winston, Robert W. AUTHOR 2 (if applicable): n/a AUTHOR 3 (if applicable): n/a ILLUSTRATOR (if applicable): n/a PUBLISHER: The Easton Press, Date: 1987 ISBN: N/A (pre-ISBN publication) FORMAT: Leatherbound, 549 pages EDITION: First Edition Thus (Reprint) PRINTING [if applicable]: 1st Printing Thus (No Later Stated) BOOK CONDITION: Very Good JACKET CONDITION: No Jacket (As Issued) DIMENSIONS (if available): 9.5 x 6.25 x 1.25 in. approx. KEYWORDS: President, United States, Easton Library, Andrew Johnson, 17th President, America, 1800s, 19th Century, Biography, History, Government, Politics, Civil War, Reconstruction DESCRIPTION: From the Publisher's Description: Andrew Johnson, the seventeenth President of the United States, was born on December 29, 1808, in Raleigh, North Carolina. His presidency, which began in tumultuous circumstances after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, was marked by challenges and controversies. Johnson's early life was characterized by poverty, and he had limited formal education. However, he demonstrated resilience and self-motivation, working as an apprentice tailor and eventually entering the world of politics. Johnson's political career started at the local level, and he gradually climbed the ranks, serving as alderman, mayor of Greeneville, Tennessee, and member of the Tennessee state legislature. With a deep-seated belief in the Union, Johnson, a Southern Democrat, stood out as a staunch Unionist during the secession crisis leading up to the Civil War. This stance led to his appointment as military governor of Tennessee by President Lincoln in 1862. His effectiveness in this role caught Lincoln's attention, and in 1864, Johnson was selected as Lincoln's running mate on the National Union Party ticket. Following Lincoln's assassination in April 1865, Andrew Johnson assumed the presidency. As president, Johnson faced the daunting task of overseeing the Reconstruction of the Southern states after the Civil War. His approach to Reconstruction, which focused on leniency towards the South, clashed with the more radical views of the Republican-dominated Congress. Johnson's presidency was marked by significant conflicts with Congress over the issue of Reconstruction. The disagreements culminated in his impeachment by the House of Representatives in 1868. Johnson narrowly avoided removal from office, as the Senate fell just one vote short of the two-thirds majority required for conviction. Despite the controversies surrounding his presidency, Johnson continued to be active in politics after leaving office. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1875, becoming the only former president to serve in the Senate. Andrew Johnson's tenure as president is often viewed with mixed assessments. While his lenient approach to Reconstruction was criticized for not doing enough to protect the rights of newly freed slaves, he is also credited with preventing more punitive measures that could have exacerbated post-war tensions. Andrew Johnson died on July 31, 1875, in Carter Station, Tennessee. Despite the controversies of his presidency, his life reflects the complexities and challenges of the post-Civil War era, as the United States grappled with the aftermath of the conflict and the path towards Reconstruction and reconciliation. Plebeian and Patriot Robert W. Winston's Andrew Johnson: Plebeian and Patriot delves into the life of one of America's most controversial figures, Andrew Johnson. This biography provides a comprehensive examination of Johnson's ascent from humble beginnings to the presidency of the United States during one of its most tumultuous periods. Born in 1808 in Raleigh, North Carolina, Andrew Johnson's early life was marked by poverty and hardship. Winston paints a vivid picture of Johnson's upbringing, highlighting his experiences as an apprentice to a tailor and his eventual entry into politics as an alderman in Greeneville, Tennessee. One of the central themes of Winston's biography is Johnson's unwavering commitment to the principles of democracy and his staunch defense of the Union. As a self-educated man, Johnson rose through the ranks of Tennessee politics, serving as a congressman, senator, and governor before being chosen as Abraham Lincoln's running mate in the 1864 presidential election. However, Johnson's tenure as president was marred by controversy, particularly his handling of Reconstruction following the Civil War. Winston provides a nuanced analysis of Johnson's approach to Reconstruction, exploring his clashes with Congress over issues such as civil rights for freed slaves and the readmission of Southern states to the Union. Throughout the biography, Winston portrays Johnson as a complex figure, deeply committed to his vision of a reunited nation but often at odds with the prevailing political currents of his time. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and historical research, Winston offers readers a compelling narrative of Johnson's life and legacy, shedding light on the man behind the presidency. In Andrew Johnson: Plebeian and Patriot, Robert W. Winston delivers a meticulously researched and thought-provoking account of one of America's most enigmatic leaders. By exploring Johnson's personal and political struggles, Winston provides valuable insights into the complexities of American history and the enduring challenges of reconciliation and unity. ********** This is the Easton Library of the Presidents reprints Winston's biography of the 17th President, in office from 1865 to 1868. For convenience, I have numbered the volumes in the Library of the Presidents series based on the order of the Presidencies; numbers do not reflect the order in which the volumes were originally released. This copy includes the custom bookplate. It is missing the Collector's Notes. CONDITION: Light shelf-wear to grey leather covers, mainly on the top and bottom edges. Cover gilt looks good (see photos). Some faint wear and mild foxing to the top and outside edge gilt, especially on top, the interior of each volume appears clean and unmarked. Copy is missing the Easton Collector's Notes, but an unmarked custom bookplate is provided. A solid VG copy. FROM THE BOOKSELLER: Thank you for visiting the Dactyl Books eBay Store! We are a virtual second-hand and antiquarian reseller of books specialising in History, Science, Literature, and Mystery & Detective Fiction, but we have a little bit of everything in our stocks! 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Specifics

Author

Robert W. Winston

Binding

Leather

Character Family

American Presidents

Country/Region of Manufacture

United States

Language

English

Original/Facsimile

Original

Personalized

No

Publisher

Easton Press

Region

North America

Signed

No

Subject

History

Topic

American (US)

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