The young Nixon and his rivals : four California Republicans eye the White House, 1946-1958 / James Worthen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Worthen, James.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994.

Nixon, Richard M.

Warren, Earl, 1891-1974.

Warren, Earl.

Knowland, William F. (William Fife), 1908-1974.

Knowland, William F.

Knight, Goodwin, 1896-1970.

Knight, Goodwin.

Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ).

History.

Presidential candidates.

United States--Politics and government--1945-1953.

United States.

Politics and government.

United States--Politics and government--1953-1961.

Presidential candidates--United States--History--20th century.

Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )--History--20th century.

California--Politics and government--1951-.

California.

Physical Description:

v, 233 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2010]

Summary:

"During his rise to national prominence, Richard Nixon was forced to confront the political ambitions of fellow Californians Earl Warren, William Knowland and Goodwin Knight. This book traces Nixon's relationships with them from 1946 until 1958, when the experienced vice president facilitated the self-destruction of his two most dangerous rivals"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Earl Warren : going his own way

William Knowland : smooth ride to the top

Goodwin Knight : charisma to spare

Richard Nixon : a new kind of politician

"Defending California from Goodie"

The rivals and the Nixon-Douglas race

The 1952 Republican convention

Knowland, Nixon and the president, 1953-1955

The rivals and the 1956 convention

The big switch of 1958 and the end of the rivalry.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786441716

0786441712

OCLC:

601049143