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The Arrogance of Power: The Secret World of Richard Nixon Paperback – August 1, 2001

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A new portrait of Richard Nixon retraces "Tricky Dick's" illustrious and ultimately self-destructive rise to power, from his early career as a California politician to his ascendency to the presidency, with new evidence of the man's penchant for intrigue and profiteering. Reprint.

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656 pages
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Penguin Books
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August 1, 2001
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6 x 1.5 x 9 inches
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0140260781
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978-0140260786
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Anthony Summers formerly covered wars and other world news events for the BBC. He lives in Ireland with his wife and principle colleague, Robbyn Swan.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; First Edition (August 1, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 656 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140260781
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140260786
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.5 x 9 inches

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Anthony Summers is the bestselling author of eight nonfiction books. As a journalist with BBC television, he covered Vietnam, the Middle East, and major issues in the United States. His investigative books have ranged from the Kennedy to the Nixon years, and he recently produced what critics praised as the definitive account of the 9/11 attacks.

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Dionisio H. Cabral

lo busco en español, excelente libro

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023

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lo busco en español. excelente libro

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R. Marten

Biography of a racist, misogynist, bi-polar, crooked, lying, psycho of a politician--who knew??

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2014

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Great biography by Summers who has done other extensive biographies (Marilyn Monroe and J. Edgar Hoover are two I've enjoyed). Summers may be a tough read for some because he gathers SO much negative material (except Marilyn's--I think best biography ever written on her life). 500 pages on Nixon's faults are a lot to absorb and took me a long time to get through, but he had a lot of personal problems and I believe everything Summers has reported here.

There is so much information that I wasn't aware of: his weird married life, his completely different private and public faces (some of which were exposed on White House tape transcripts), his complete acceptance and requests of any and all bribes, his relationships with criminal elements, his reliance on drugs and alcohol, how comfortable he was with dirty politics, his meddling in Vietnam peace talks. Apparently, the world owes a large debt to Henry Kissinger, along with a few others, for performing presidential duties and ignoring Nixon's drunken orders while waiting for sanity to return when Nixon sobered up.

I lived during Nixon's presidency, thought that he did well in ending Vietnam disaster and otherwise may have been well respected if not for Watergate. Where was the press during Nixon's life? Jack Anderson was almost alone in trying to report Nixon's corruption until Watergate investigation after Nixon got elected for a second term. Was all of the facts here not readily available to "journalists"? This is the kind of person that gets elected when the 'free' press fails to inform the public, when they either climb in bed with him or fail to do their job then we have very frequently elected someone whose public persona is opposite from reality. This is exactly why Fox News Corp. is so important to politics--"fair and balanced" has not been normal in journalism in the past.

Nixon has risen to the top of my list for "worst president ever", moving Johnson, Grant, and Carter down a notch.

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Tim Souders

Another good read

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022

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Long and pretty detailed; we have to assume there’s lots of research on this one; an interesting take on Nixon’s early years with most of it devoted to his presidency and resignation

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C. J. White

Dazzling and appalling

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015

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If you want all the dirt on this character, this is definitely the book to read. Dazzling in its report on the depth and length of Nixon's nefariousness. I know some readers had a problem with the author's inclusion of charges that weren't backed up by corroborating evidence, but the writer indicated clearly when that was the case. An excellent book that deserves a prominent place in the canon.

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Matt Lech

Some reviewers wish Mr. Summers included more of the ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2015

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Some reviewers wish Mr. Summers included more of the Nixon administration's achievements and charms, as if there aren't plenty of books–often written by the men themselves–that cater to this want. This book caters to our more serious need which is a methodical documentation and analysis of the administration's numerous crimes. This is a hell of a book, and you should buy it. Summers appeared with Christopher Hitchens on an Australian radio program to discuss this book when it came out, which is worth a google.

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Ross

Incredibly well researched and eye popping at every page

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017

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What a stunning read. I found out about the book via Christopher Hitchens' review and the subsequent responses to that review by Kissinger and others. The research Summers put into this book make even the sections that seem over the top with regard to Nixon's behavior or dealings impossible to overlook.

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Buddy

Really great book...

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2015

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This is really a great book. Really well done by Anthony Summers who really is an old school investigative reporter. He will not run with something until he has 3 sources. If hi does not, he will convey that fact. He will tell you if it is his opinion and why. Just a really fine work, by a fine author.

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Moriarity

FRIGHTENING

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2015

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Revelatory and frightening at the time, as well as from the view of history. A very unstable, vindictive and paranoid personality, with his finger on the nuclear button. There is much here that should be studied by all Americans, particularly with another presidential election looming.

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cantsec

The truth warts and all

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2013

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A detailed study into just how corrupt a President (and person) Nixon was. Without doubt he kiboshed attempts to end the Vietnam war in 1968 just to strengthen his presidential bid (the strategy worked). There are also numerous examples of his financial corruption and an overwhelming lack of integrity. If you want to read probably the best hatchet job on Nixon, then this is it. Recommended.

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Dr Dreadnought

but in great condition. Well worth it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2018

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Well worth reading. A bit unbalanced, but judge for yourself. Second hard back, but in great condition. Well worth it.

tenorist_uk

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2017

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