{"title":"Robert S. Levine","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our special collection featuring works by the distinguished author, Robert S. Levine. Renowned for his engaging and thoughtful contributions to the literary world, Levine’s works invite readers to explore complex historical and sociopolitical themes through a meticulously researched lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Failed Promise\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration of the Reconstruction era in the United States. Levine paints a vivid portrait of the challenges and complexities faced during this tumultuous time, bringing to light the enduring impact on modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an academic background in literature and history, Levine has spent decades inspiring readers and scholars alike. His ability to weave together detailed historical narratives with profound insights makes his books an excellent choice for anyone interested in American history, politics, and social changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a devoted reader of historical narratives or just discovering this fascinating genre, Robert S. Levine’s works offer a deep and rewarding reading experience. Dive into this collection to uncover stories that resonate with the past, present, and future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-failed-promise-by-robert-s-levine-9781324004752","title":"The Failed Promise","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Andrew Johnson assumed the presidency after Abraham Lincoln's assassination, the country was on the precipice of radical change. Johnson, seemingly more progressive than Lincoln, looked like the ideal person to lead the country. He had already cast himself as a \"Moses\" for the Black community, and African Americans were optimistic that he would pursue aggressive federal policies for Black equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite this early promise, Frederick Douglass, the country's most influential Black leader, soon grew disillusioned with Johnson's policies and increasingly doubted the president was sincere in supporting Black citizenship. In a dramatic and pivotal meeting between Johnson and a Black delegation at the White House, the president and Douglass came to verbal blows over the course of Reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs he lectured across the country, Douglass continued to attack Johnson's policies, while raising questions about the Radical Republicans' hesitancy to grant African Americans the vote. Johnson meanwhile kept his eye on Douglass, eventually making a surprising effort to appoint him to a key position in his administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLevine grippingly portrays the conflicts that brought Douglass and the wider Black community to reject Johnson and call for a guilty verdict in his impeachment trial. He brings fresh insight by turning to letters between Douglass and his sons, speeches by Douglass and other major Black figures like Frances E. W. Harper, and articles and letters in the \u003cem\u003eChristian Recorder\u003c\/em\u003e, the most important African American newspaper of the time. In counterpointing the lives and careers of Douglass and Johnson, Levine offers a distinctive vision of the lost promise and dire failure of Reconstruction, the effects of which still reverberate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854994395372,"sku":"9781324004752","price":50.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e49808de33affb39e5b5cf176cd40032.jpg?v=1759262902"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-s-levine.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}