Watergate: A New History

Here is a summary of the book:
Watergate was a political scandal that occurred in the United States in the 1970s, involving the burglary of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C. The scandal led to the resignation of President Richard M. Nixon, who was the first U.C. president to do so.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 832 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Plane in the Sky, comes the first definitive narrative history of Watergate - "the best and fullest account of the crisis, one unlikely to be surpassed anytime soon" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

The story begins in 1971, with the publication of thousands of military and government documents known as the Pentagon Papers, which reveal dishonesty about the decades-long American presence in Vietnam and spark public outrage. Furious that the leak might expose his administration's own duplicity during a crucial reelection season, President Richard Nixon orders the Justice Department to investigate.

The investigation quickly expands to include the White House, as it becomes clear that Nixon and his top officials were involved in the cover-up. The scandal culminates in the resignation of Nixon on August 9, 1974, making Watergate the most influential political event of the modern era.

Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Garrett M. Graff explores the full scope of this unprecedented moment from start to finish, in the first comprehensive, single-volume account in decades. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and interviews with key players, Graff provides a detailed and nuanced account of the scandal that forever altered the course of American politics.

Watergate remains a cautionary tale about the dangers of corruption, deceit, and the abuse of power. Its legacy continues to be felt today, as we grapple with issues of transparency, accountability, and the rule of law in our own government.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and the power of journalism to expose the truth.

Weight: 888g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781982139179