A Companion to Richard M. Nixon

This companion offers an overview of Richard M. Nixon’s life, presidency, and legacy, as well as a detailed look at the evolution and current state, of Nixon scholarship.

• Examines the central arguments and scholarly debates that surround his term in office
• Explores Nixon’s legacy and the historical significance of his years as president
• Covers the full range of topics, from his campaigns for Congress, to his career as Vice-President, to his presidency and Watergate
• Makes extensive use of the recent paper and electronic releases from the Nixon Presidential Materials Project
  

Keywords: 20th Century America, Watergate, Nixon tapes, Vietnam war, the 1960s, American Presidency, Nixon’, s China trip