High crimes and misdemeanors: The impeachment and trial of Andrew Johnson [Hardcover]

Gene Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1977

High Crimes And Misdemeanors: The Impeachment And Trial Of Andrew by Smith, Gene

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Morrow; First Edition edition (1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688030726
• ISBN-13: 978-0688030728
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,880,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent evocation of a distant, difficult time, March 26, 1999

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Garry Boulard (Albuquerque, New Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High crimes and misdemeanors: The impeachment and trial of Andrew Johnson (Hardcover)

Gene Smith's treatment of the l868 impeachment and trial against President Andrew Johnson is beautifully written and presents fair, yet compelling portraits of all of the major players. In the wake of the most recent impeachment crisis concerning President Clinton, this book becomes more important than ever.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting read. Best book on this president and his era., June 25, 2010

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This review is from: High Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Impeachment and Trial of Andrew Johnson (Paperback)

After devoring author Gene Smith's page-turning account of the tempestuous Booth dynasty, American Gothic, I was anxious to read his other books. High Crimes and Misdemeanors surpassed my already high expectations. Smith is a true master at bringing to life remote historical characters and selecting that telling detail that will etch his subject into your mind forever. Having also read the more recent Impeached that touches on the same subject matter, I strongly recommend you begin with this version, which I consider a superior and more stimulating read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fair and Balanced, July 24, 2004

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Roger J King "Newbie Reviewer" (Wadsworth, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High crimes and misdemeanors: The impeachment and trial of Andrew Johnson (Hardcover)

It was truly amazing how the author stayed unbiased thru this very interesting and important time of our country. I caught myself saying, "I didn't know that!" about every other page. Relevant for today's partisanship in our govt..