The definitive account of Andrew Johnson's impeachment and of the dramatic events that first put a president on trial before the Senate. - Eric Foner This book argues that although Johnson's impeachment did not succeed in ousting him; it was a justified step. It describes the critical issues and events leading up to the impeachment and then discusses the trial itself: what the grounds were; what the different sides' motivations were and why the attempt failed.
#1432242 in Books Francis Jennings 1990-03-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.30 x 1.40 x 6.10l; 1.69 #File Name: 0393306402544 pagesISBN13: 9780393306408Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Revisionist French and Indian War.By Michael E. FitzgeraldThis is a good; well written and valuable addition to French and Indian War literature. Not only is it a fresh look; it is a refreshing one. There is amazing detail here about people and places other historians only mention in passing. The focus in on the land; how it was apportioned or stolen; depending on your point of view; and of conflicting; contentious; self interest. At risk was an Empire; not only the one that the French; English and Native Americans wanted to control among themselves but also the one that respective Native American interests and tribes sought to influence and dominate within their own race.This is really as good as it gets. Be prepared for a very complete; meticulous read. The third book in a trilogy about pre Revolutionary War America; Francis Jennings has written a winner; an absolutely excellent history of colonial and Native American cause and effect.16 of 20 people found the following review helpful. Opinionated - but Excellent HistoryBy A Nony MouseThis is an excellent climax to his 'Covenant Chain' trilogy. This work and the books that preceded them are instrumental in attempting to revise two hundred years of historical tradition. This is not a narrative work of military history. This is investigative reporting of the past. It is challenging; in your face; and above all passionate. This is a great book for someone familiar with the French and Indian War and is looking for a different perspective on the intertwining of Anglo and Native cultures.9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Masterful EthnohistoryBy ChimonshoThe late Francis Jennings's trilogy consummates his life work of creating an accurate; humane view of colonial Indian-European relations. This is clearly not an operational history; so readers hoping for a full military narrative must search elsewhere. EOF is adequate on battles; but its strengths are political-miltary affairs; the Seven Years' War's global context; and nuanced description of indigenous societies facing unprecedented challenges. The author also confirms Quakers' crucial role in ending Pennsylvania's frontier war. It robustly brings to life many dynamic personalities; and is very blunt; even harsh--but not unfair--toward historians (Gipson; Boorstin; Bailyn and especially Parkman) fostering ethnocentric biases about early America. Government and academia sometimes treated Jennings shabbily; in person and in print; which helps explain his combativeness. Eradicating errors isn't always pretty; but an immense body of recent research mostly confirms his approach. He ranks among the great scholars of colonial America; albeit through writing rather than training historians a la Bailyn. To gauge his influence; compare A. Vaughan's early "New England Frontier" with his later work. Thanks for fighting the good fight; Fritz.
