This book argues the thesis that during the Nixon and Ford administrations America discovered the limits of its power, and that both presidents had, therefore, to adjust to new realities in both their domestic and their international activities. It was also the period when the American people first insisted on certain limits to presidential activity, and even forced a powerful president from office for that reason. Like the distinguished preceding volumes in this series by Charles Alexander on Eisenhower and Jim Heath on ...
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This book argues the thesis that during the Nixon and Ford administrations America discovered the limits of its power, and that both presidents had, therefore, to adjust to new realities in both their domestic and their international activities. It was also the period when the American people first insisted on certain limits to presidential activity, and even forced a powerful president from office for that reason. Like the distinguished preceding volumes in this series by Charles Alexander on Eisenhower and Jim Heath on the Kennedy-Johnson years, John Greene's book provides a balanced historical assessment of the Nixon and Ford administrations. The volume forcuses on both domestic and foreign policy and presents one of the first true historical judgments about these administrations.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 316 p. America Since World War II. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fair in Fair jacket. Size: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2"; FAIR/ DUST JACKET FAIR. 296 pages. Inscribed by the author on the half title page. Volume is in good condition except for underlining and margin notes throughout. Dark blue board with gold lettering on the spine. Cover is spotted with light edge wear. DJ has some slight fraying on the edges and is rubbed. Binding and hinges are firm.
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Good. INSCRIBED! Bloomington and Indianapolis: Indiana University Press, 1992. 1st edition. Sm 4to Hardcover. 296pp. Inscribed by author: '8/92 // Mr. Safire: // With respect and admiration // to ("Publicists"? ), I humbly enclose // a copy of my most recent // work. // With best regards-// Bob Greene' on letter laid-in. Good book and Good dust jacket. Boards soiled. Top-edge foxed. Slight dampstaining to the dust jacket. From the library of American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter William Safire. (US history, presidents, politics) Inquire if you need further information.
