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The Struggle Between President Johnson and Congress Over Reconstruction (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Chadsey, Charles Ernest

 
9781333623074: The Struggle Between President Johnson and Congress Over Reconstruction (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book examines how President Johnson's Reconstruction policy clashed with the goals of Congress, resulting in the contentious struggle that followed the American Civil War. The author traces the evolution of these opposing viewpoints from the war's outset when the focus was on preserving the Union, to the challenges of reintegrating the defeated Confederacy. The book delves into the debates over state rights, enfranchisement, and the role of the federal government, shedding light on the ideological clashes that shaped the course of Reconstruction. Through a detailed analysis of events and speeches, the author provides a nuanced understanding of the complex motivations and strategies that drove both Johnson and Congress, ultimately revealing the profound impact of their conflict on the nation's trajectory.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1896. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

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