Cette biographie se concentre principalement sur la carrière politique de Richard Nixon, mettant en évidence sa présidence et ses initiatives diplomatiques clés, telles que l'ouverture des relations avec la Chine et la recherche de la détente avec l'Union soviétique. Le texte aborde également son rôle dans la fin de la guerre du Vietnam et les défis intérieurs auxquels son administration a été confrontée. Il souligne sa place unique dans l'histoire américaine en tant que seul président à démissionner de ses fonctions, et sa distinction en tant qu'ancien président et ancien vice-président.
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This collection offers a comprehensive look at Richard Nixon through his own writings, ranging from childhood letters to significant political documents. It captures the complexities of his character and the impact he had on American society. An extensive introduction by Rick Perlstein provides a fresh perspective on Nixon's political journey, highlighting the nuances of his rise and fall. This unique compilation serves as both a historical record and an insightful analysis of one of America's most controversial figures.
This book is a cri de coeur, addressed not only to our political leaders in all walks of life ... to take hold before it's too late, and to marshal America's strengths so to insure its survival.
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For the first time, Nixon shares his private thoughts and feelings on his long political career, American and world leaders, his family, and more. Filled with startling and dramatic revelations, In the Arena is perhaps the most intimate memoir ever written by a major political figure. 16 pages of black-and-white photographs.
