Nixon Tapes

A revealing selection . . . [a] heroic service. New York Times Book ReviewEndlessly fascinating . . . Essential for students of late-twentieth-century history and the American presidency. Kirkus Reviews [A] monumental effort . . . Astonishing. Austin American-Statesman Between 1971 and 1973 President Richard Nixons voice-activated tape recorders captured 3700 hours of conversations. Douglas Brinkley and Luke Nichters intrepid two-volume transcription and annotation of the highlights of this essential archive provides an unprecedented and fascinating window into the inner workings of a momentous presidency. The Nixon Tapes: 1973 tells the concluding chapter of the story the final year of taping covering such events as the Vietnam cease-fire the Wounded Knee standoff and of course the Watergate investigation. Once again there are revelations on every page. With Nixons landslide 1972 reelection victory receding into the background and the scandal that would scuttle the administration looming The Nixon Tapes: 1973 reveals the inside story of the tragedy that followed the triumph. A priceless . . . historical document . . . Readers will enjoy the editors insightful introductions. Publishers Weekly