The Memoirs Of Richard Nixon
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st aus ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of American political autobiography, The Memoirs of Richard Nixon chronicles the full arc of one of the most consequential and controversial careers in United States history, from Nixon's humble California upbringing through his storied rise in Congress, his vice presidency under Eisenhower, and ultimately his two terms as the 37th President of the United States. Written in Nixon's own measured and unapologetic voice, the memoir presents his personal account of landmark Cold War diplomacy, including the historic opening of relations with China and the SALT I arms negotiations with the Soviet Union. The narrative confronts the Watergate scandal head-on, offering Nixon's detailed justifications and reflections on the events that led to his unprecedented resignation from the presidency in August 1974. Authoritative and at times deeply self-serving, the tone is that of a seasoned statesman determined to shape his own legacy, making it an indispensable — if inherently subjective — primary source for understanding the Nixon era. Historians, political enthusiasts, and general readers alike will find this exhaustive account a revealing window into the mind of a leader whose impact on American politics remains deeply debated to this day.
Author: Richard Nixon
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, The Macmillan Company of Australia PTY LTD
Genre: Biography
Edition: 1st aus ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of American political autobiography, The Memoirs of Richard Nixon chronicles the full arc of one of the most consequential and controversial careers in United States history, from Nixon's humble California upbringing through his storied rise in Congress, his vice presidency under Eisenhower, and ultimately his two terms as the 37th President of the United States. Written in Nixon's own measured and unapologetic voice, the memoir presents his personal account of landmark Cold War diplomacy, including the historic opening of relations with China and the SALT I arms negotiations with the Soviet Union. The narrative confronts the Watergate scandal head-on, offering Nixon's detailed justifications and reflections on the events that led to his unprecedented resignation from the presidency in August 1974. Authoritative and at times deeply self-serving, the tone is that of a seasoned statesman determined to shape his own legacy, making it an indispensable — if inherently subjective — primary source for understanding the Nixon era. Historians, political enthusiasts, and general readers alike will find this exhaustive account a revealing window into the mind of a leader whose impact on American politics remains deeply debated to this day.