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A Companion to Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter

Scott Kaufman editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Publishing:30th Nov '25

£37.95

This title is due to be published on 30th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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With 30 historiographical essays by established and rising scholars, this Companion is a comprehensive picture of the presidencies and legacies of Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.

  • Examines important national and international events during the 1970s, as well as presidential initiatives, crises, and legislation
  • Discusses the biography of each man before entering the White House, his legacy and work after leaving office, and the lives of Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, and their families
  • Covers key themes and issues, including Watergate and the pardon of Richard Nixon, the Vietnam War, neoconservatism and the rise of the New Right, and the Iran hostage crisis
  • Incorporates presidential, diplomatic, military, economic, social, and cultural history
  • Uses the most recent research and newly released documents from the two Presidential Libraries and the State Department
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ISBN: 9781119187271

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624 pages