Andrew Johnson: A Biographical Companion

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The recent impeachment has sparked a resurgence of interest in Andrew Johnson. America's 17th president came to office at the end of the tumultuous Civil War. In spite of a successful political career spanning five decades, Johnson was one of the most unpopular and unsuccessful of all American presidents. Johnson was the subject of considerable historical controversy, and his conservative stand on nearly every social and political issue altered the course of Reconstruction. This illustrated A-to-Z encyclopedia provides carefully selected entries covering the people, events, and concepts relevant to Johnson's life. It also includes chronology and index.

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"The articles are well written and concisely explain each subject... This would be a worthy addition whenever there is more than cursory interst in Johnson and is essential for major research libraries." - Library Journal "Writing is clear and accessible, authoritative without being pedantic ... an interesting counterpart to other works on the era, particularly for academic and large public library settings." - Booklist

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Glenna R. Schroeder-Lein and Richard Zuczek are professional historians at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.