Biography of Andrew Johnson: Impeached and Defiant: A Leader's Struggle Against Congress and History

Biography of Andrew Johnson: Impeached and Defiant - A Leader's Struggle Against Congress and History

By Graham Newberry

Andrew Johnson's presidency was a battleground-one of defiance, political warfare, and a fight for survival against a Congress determined to bring him down. Yet, his story is often overshadowed, reduced to a footnote in the history of America's most turbulent era. This book changes that.

In Biography of Andrew Johnson: Impeached and Defiant, Graham Newberry delivers a gripping, deeply researched account that peels back the layers of myth and controversy surrounding America's first impeached president. Readers will discover:

• Exclusive Insights into Johnson's rise from poverty to power, revealing how his working-class roots shaped his policies and fueled his stubborn resistance to Congress.
• Behind-the-Scenes Drama of his impeachment trial, uncovering secret political deals, personal betrayals, and the narrow vote that saved him from removal.
• A Fresh Perspective on Johnson's vision for Reconstruction-was he a misunderstood defender of the Constitution or a leader whose resistance to change deepened the wounds of a fractured nation?

More than just a biography, this book is an intense political thriller, a cautionary tale of leadership in crisis, and a deep dive into the raw power struggles that shaped post-Civil War America. For history enthusiasts, political scholars, and anyone who loves a story of conflict and resilience, Impeached and Defiant is an essential read.

Don't miss this eye-opening exploration of one of the most controversial figures in American history.