How Long to Read The Trial of Andrew Johnson: A Biography of the Reconstruction Era President

How Long Does it Take to Read The Trial of Andrew Johnson: A Biography of the Reconstruction Era President?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 20 minutes to read The Trial of Andrew Johnson: A Biography of the Reconstruction Era President by Noel B. Gerson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

How do you remove an unpopular president from office? On February 24, 1868, members of the United States House of Representatives voted to impeach President Andrew Johnson on thirteen separate charges of having committed high crimes and misdemeanors against the government and the people. In this impressive biography, Noel B. Gerson examines how these extraordinary events came about, the circumstances leading up to it, and the aftermath of a trial that was unique in the history of the country. Born into poverty and with no formal education, Johnson rose to prominence through perseverance and hard work. Entering politics, he became an adept stump speaker, championing the common man and vilifying the plantation aristocracy. Nominally a Democrat, who advocated free homesteads and education for all, he was soon to discover that not all agreed with his desire to see the nation reunited under the Constitution, as it had been before the Civil War. Sworn in as seventeenth President of the United States following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865, Johnson faced the enormous task of presiding over the tumultuous first years of Reconstruction, a task made harder by his enemies, notably radical Republicans Thaddeus Stevens, Charles Sumner and Edwin Stanton, who turned the tide of support against him and were instrumental in the campaign to disgrace Johnson and drive him from office. By utilizing a wealth of primary sources, including quoted speeches, letters and press articles, Gerson masterfully portrays a sympathetic national figure devoted to his country and the Constitution, who escaped conviction by a single vote and went on to achieve a level of popularity he had never before known. The Trial of Andrew Johnson is an ideal read for those who wish to find out more about the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson and his fight for vindication against the radical Republicans in the United States Congress.

How long is The Trial of Andrew Johnson: A Biography of the Reconstruction Era President?

The Trial of Andrew Johnson: A Biography of the Reconstruction Era President by Noel B. Gerson is 140 pages long, and a total of 35,000 words.

This makes it 47% the length of the average book. It also has 43% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Trial of Andrew Johnson: A Biography of the Reconstruction Era President Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 11 minutes to read The Trial of Andrew Johnson: A Biography of the Reconstruction Era President aloud.

What Reading Level is The Trial of Andrew Johnson: A Biography of the Reconstruction Era President?

The Trial of Andrew Johnson: A Biography of the Reconstruction Era President is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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