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Washington Journal: Reporting Watergate and Richard Nixon's Downfall (Paperback)
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- ISBN
- 9781468309997
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
ISBN-10
1468309994
ISBN-13
9781468309997
eBay Product ID (ePID)
208729666
Product Key Features
Book Title
Washington Journal : Reporting Watergate and Richard Nixon's Downfall
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / 20th Century, American Government / General
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Political Science, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
22.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-415644
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
A true Washington thriller . . . When it comes to understanding the consequences of Nixon's reckless White House on America's political institutions, Drew's account is simply indispensable . . . Relevant both to Watergate-era D.C. and to the undoubtedly more noxious, and indisputably cruder, politics of Trump's capital., "Forty years after the greatest scandal of the American presidency, Elizabeth Drew's account in Washington Journal remains fresh and riveting, instructive and evocative. Her afterword on Nixon's post-Watergate life is equally compelling." -Tom Brokaw "A journal so meticulous, so coolly absorbing as to render the year almost reasonable." -Joan Didion "Indispensable . . . Superb . . . [Drew] has succeeded admirably in coolly, clinically, meticulously recording the way it was. Her work is bound to be indispensable." - The Washington Post "Of all the books on Watergate, this is the one that will last." -John W. Gardner "Elizabeth Drew made me feel again the strong emotions of those extraordinary months in 1974 when Richard Nixon was unmasked-the doubt, the tension, the relief. It was a time in our lives when the Constitution came alive, and she makes us understand how it happened. It is wonderful to be reminded." -Anthony Lewis "A sober, thorough, and sensitive report." - The New York Times Books Review "One of the pioneers of women in journalism." -Chuck Todd, MSNBC "Like nothing else I've ever read about that period, really shows what it was like to be there." -Molly Ball, The Atlantic "Full of observations and sensory details that give the word 'Watergate' meaning beyond the well-worn symbols of corruption and . . . From the first page, you feel that you are in smoggy, stuffy Washington, watching things get bizarre." -Barnes and Noble Review "A classic of American political journalism . . . Forty years later, it's every bit as riveting." -Judy Woodruff, PBS Newshour "Unquestionably the best book yet on Watergate, and conceivably the best we will ever get." -Greil Marcus, Rolling Stone "A true thriller." - Houston Chronicle "[Washington Journal], originally published in 1975, closely chronicled the events leading up to and following the Watergate scandal. Forty years later, Nixon's secret plan for career rehab is revealed in Drew's new afterward, including attempts that Nixon made to stay relevant in the political world." -Politico "Compelling . . . a reminder that American politicians can rise and respond to crises." -Al Hunt, Bloomberg View , [Washington Journal], originally published in 1975, closely chronicled the events leading up to and following the Watergate scandal. Forty years later, Nixon's secret plan for career rehab is revealed in Drew's new afterward, including attempts that Nixon made to stay relevant in the political world., Full of observations and sensory details that give the word 'Watergate' meaning beyond the well-worn symbols of corruption and malaise. . . From the first page, you feel that you are in smoggy, stuffy Washington, watching things get bizarre., Forty years after the greatest scandal of the American presidency, Elizabeth Drew's account in Washington Journal remains fresh and riveting, instructive and evocative. Her afterword on Nixon's post-Watergate life is equally compelling., To understand how the melodrama played out in real time in the capital, there may be no better guide than Washington Journal., [Drew's depiction of DC in 1973] bears an uncanny resemblance to the city we've come to know since President Donald Trump took office., Full of observations and sensory details that give the word 'Watergate' meaning beyond the well-worn symbols of corruption and . . . From the first page, you feel that you are in smoggy, stuffy Washington, watching things get bizarre., Elizabeth Drew made me feel again the strong emotions of those extraordinary months in 1974 when Richard Nixon was unmasked--the doubt, the tension, the relief. It was a time in our lives when the Constitution came alive, and she makes us understand how it happened. It is wonderful to be reminded., One of my favorite books about Watergate . . . [Washington Journal] does something no other Watergate book does: tells the story not as a tidy tale with a clear beginning and inevitable end, but as an experience thick with confusion, rumors, alarm, and half-truths., It does something no other Watergate book does: tells the story not as a tidy tale with a clear beginning and inevitable end, but as an experience thick with confusion, rumors, alarm, and half-truths . . . Helpful for trying to understand what it is like to live through a period of great confusion and potentially great import., Indispensable . . . Superb . . . [Drew] has succeeded admirably in coolly, clinically, meticulously recording the way it was. Her work is bound to be indispensable., Superb . . . [Drew] has succeeded admirably in coolly, clinically, meticulously recording the way it was. Her work is bound to be indispensable.
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
973.924092
Synopsis
Re-issued forty years after the tumultuous events that led to Richard Nixon's historic downfall, a new edition of the legendary Elizabeth Drew's Washington Journal, featuring a brilliant new afterword. Originally published soon after Richard Nixon's resignation, Elizabeth Drew's Washington Journal is a landmark work of political journalism. Keenly observed and hugely insightful, Washington Journal opens in 1973 and follows the deterioration of Richard Nixon's presidency in real time. With her unprecedented access to the top figures, Drew's on-the-scene reporting is even more remarkable in hindsight, as Washington Journal does what no other book about that period has done or could do: captures the feeling of the period and reports in real time conversations with the key decision-makers as they made up their minds about the most fateful vote they would cast. It also shows us the sense of fear among both close observers and the citizenry, as well as their nervous laughter at the era's absurdities. Elizabeth Drew understands Richard Nixon as well as this most complex figure can be understood, and she shows how he brought himself down. In Washington Journal, Drew takes us along on what she calls "a wild ride through history." This new edition of Washington Journal includes an important new afterword, which reveals the fascinating--and frequently hilarious--story of Nixon's efforts to regain respectability after he'd been forced from office, and it also offers original insights into the meaning of Watergate and Richard Nixon. Rich with new information unavailable at the time, the afterword is a major addition to a truly unique and enduring work of reportage., "Particularly insightful right now." --The New York Times"An amazing book that more than stands the test of time."- Jon Meacham, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power
LC Classification Number
E860.D73 2014
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