Publisher's Synopsis
The History of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson by Edmund G. Ross is a comprehensive account of the impeachment proceedings against the 17th President of the United States, Andrew Johnson. The book details the events leading up to the impeachment, including Johnson's clashes with Congress over Reconstruction policies and his controversial removal of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Ross, who was a senator during the impeachment trial, provides a firsthand perspective on the political climate of the time and the motivations behind the impeachment. The book also includes transcripts of speeches, debates, and witness testimony from the trial. Overall, The History of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson offers a detailed and insightful look into one of the most significant political events in American history.Edmund G. Ross' tale of that other impeachment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.