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Arrogance of Power The Secret World of Richard Nixon

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: London Victor Gollancz 2000Description: xv ,640 p. HB 23x16 cmISBN:
  • 9780575062436
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 973.924092 SUMA
Summary: A portrait of a politician whose one consistent & relentlessly pursued principle was to win -- whatever the cost. Nixon was driven by a lifelong addiction to intrigue & power, whose subversion of democracy during Watergate was merely the culmination of years of cynical manipulation of the political system. Documents Nixon's role in plotting to topple Fidel Castro & in the attempted sabotage of the Vietnam peace talks; his unscrupulous acceptance of funds from dubious sources; his difficulties with alcohol & his use of unprescribed medication; his mental & emotional instability; the truth about his best friend, Bebe Rebozo; & his troubled marriage to his wife Pat. Photos.
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George Fernandes Collections George Fernandes Collections St Aloysius Library History 973.924092 SUMA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available GF02197
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A portrait of a politician whose one consistent & relentlessly pursued principle was to win -- whatever the cost. Nixon was driven by a lifelong addiction to intrigue & power, whose subversion of democracy during Watergate was merely the culmination of years of cynical manipulation of the political system. Documents Nixon's role in plotting to topple Fidel Castro & in the attempted sabotage of the Vietnam peace talks; his unscrupulous acceptance of funds from dubious sources; his difficulties with alcohol & his use of unprescribed medication; his mental & emotional instability; the truth about his best friend, Bebe Rebozo; & his troubled marriage to his wife Pat. Photos.

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