Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America
Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008881
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s-1970s
2008
Adult
18+ years
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Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America by Rick Perlstein examines the political and cultural landscape of the United States from 1965 to 1972. Through insights into the era's tumultuous events, the book explores how Richard Nixon's rise to the presidency contributed to the polarization and division within American society.
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Rick Perlstein's Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America is widely praised for its extensive research and compelling narrative, vividly capturing the political and cultural turmoil of the Nixon era. Critics highlight its depth but note its dense detail may overwhelm some readers. Its insight into America’s political divide remains relevant and thought-provoking.
Who Should Read Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America?
A reader interested in Nixonland likely enjoys American political history and complex narratives of social change. They may also appreciate works like The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt and The Invisible Bridge, as all offer deep dives into transformative political eras.
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Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America by Rick Perlstein is lauded for its comprehensive examination of American politics, exploring the cultural rifts that emerged during the 1960s and 1970s.
The book delves deep into how Richard Nixon's rise to power was intricately tied to the socio-political divides, creating a blueprint for many political strategies that are still in use today.
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Perlstein's work in Nixonland is praised for its detailed narrative style, akin to that of a novel, capturing the dramatic and transformative essence of a turbulent era in American history.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s-1970s
2008
Adult
18+ years
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