History Of Congress: The Fortieth Congress Of The United States V1: 1867-1869 (1871)

The book ""History of Congress: The Fortieth Congress of the United States V1: 1867-1869"" is written by William Horatio Barnes and was published in 1871. The book provides a detailed account of the Fortieth Congress of the United States, which took place from 1867 to 1869. The author covers the political, economic, and social events that took place during this period, including the Reconstruction Era, the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson, and the adoption of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution. The book also includes biographical sketches of the prominent members of Congress during this time, including Thaddeus Stevens, Charles Sumner, and Benjamin F. Butler. The author uses primary sources, including congressional records and newspapers, to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of this critical period in American history. Overall, ""History of Congress: The Fortieth Congress of the United States V1: 1867-1869"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the political and social history of the United States during the Reconstruction Era.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.