"Andrew Johnson, Plebeian and Patriot" is a comprehensive and scholarly biography that examines the tumultuous life and political career of the seventeenth President of the United States. The work traces Johnson's remarkable journey from his humble beginnings as a tailor's apprentice in Tennessee to his rise through the ranks of state and national politics, ultimately assuming the presidency during the fragile years following the American Civil War. The narrative focuses heavily on the complexities of the Reconstruction era, detailing Johnson's efforts to navigate the reunification of a fractured nation while facing intense opposition from the Radical Republicans in Congress. The text provides a deep dive into the constitutional crises of the 1860s, including the events surrounding Johnson's historic impeachment. Robert W. Winston presents a portrait of a leader defined by his "plebeian" identity and a steadfast, if often stubborn, devotion to his vision of the Union and the Constitution.By exploring the personal convictions and political struggles of this controversial figure, "Andrew Johnson, Plebeian and Patriot" offers vital insights into the history of American governance and the personal character of a man who stood at the center of the country's most significant period of transition. It remains an essential resource for students of the American presidency and 19th-century political history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
