ISBN: 9780201407136 - Archibald Cox: Conscience of a Nation (32 results)

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Hardback. Condition: Good. The inspiring career of the New England lawyer who became an American hero by insisting that not even the president was above the law. A great read, it will be even more timely when published in paperback. By October 1973 special prosecutor Archibald Cox was tracing the Watergate cover-up to the Oval Office. President Nixon demanded that he stop. In the Saturday Night Massacre two heads of the Justice Department quit before Nixon found a subordinate (Robert Bork) willing to fire Cox. Immediately public opinion swung against the president and turned Cox into a heroseemingly Washingtons last honest man.Coxs life was distinguished well before that Saturday night. He had been a clerk for the legendary judge Learned Hand, a distinguished professor at Harvard Law School, and the Solicitor General, arguing many Supreme Court cases. He exemplified what we want lawyers to be. At its core Archibald Cox is the story of a Yankee who went to Washington but refused to leave his principles behind.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: Da Capo Press Pub Date: 9/16/1997 Binding: hardcover Pages: 608 Reprint edition.

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Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardback. Condition: Good. The inspiring career of the New England lawyer who became an American hero by insisting that not even the president was above the law. A great read, it will be even more timely when published in paperback. By October 1973 special prosecutor Archibald Cox was tracing the Watergate cover-up to the Oval Office. President Nixon demanded that he stop. In the Saturday Night Massacre two heads of the Justice Department quit before Nixon found a subordinate (Robert Bork) willing to fire Cox. Immediately public opinion swung against the president and turned Cox into a heroseemingly Washingtons last honest man.Coxs life was distinguished well before that Saturday night. He had been a clerk for the legendary judge Learned Hand, a distinguished professor at Harvard Law School, and the Solicitor General, arguing many Supreme Court cases. He exemplified what we want lawyers to be. At its core Archibald Cox is the story of a Yankee who went to Washington but refused to leave his principles behind.…

Condition: New.

HARDCOVER. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine dj. xxii. + 585pp. 16 pages of glossy black & white photographs + other illustrations. First Printing, August 1997 so stated & per print line. Foreword by Elliot Richardson. NOT a Remaindered copy. Fine/Near Fine dj. (book as new & appears never read. jacket complete/clean/crisp, top & bottom spine edges lightly creased but no tears). …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Hardcover, xxii, 585 pp., b/w photos, unclipped illustrated jacket. Foreword by Elliot Richardson. First printing August 1997 stated with 1 in print number line. Excellent condition. In October 1973, America was transfixed by a battle of wills between Richard Nixon and a 61-year old law professor. Archibald Cox was serving in a new post -- Special Prosecutor -- to investigate the Watergate break-in.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First 150 pages have corners bent. All pages clean 1st printing. Very good looking book. Quantity Available: 1. ISBN: 0201407132. ISBN/EAN: 9780201407136. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560718304. …

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition First Printing. This work is the biography of Archibald Cox who was serving in a new post in 1973--Special Prosecutor--to investigate the Watergate break-in. The book contains photographs, illustrations, sources, notes, and an index. This copy is clean and solid. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, inscribed on the title page. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Signed and dated 2000 by author on title page. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Light wear. Clean, unmarked pages. Ships daily. Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing, August 1997. Hardcover in unclipped dustjacket. 585 pages with photographs. An inspiring biography of the Watergate Special Prosecutor. A near fine dustjacket over a near fine book. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box. …

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition, Second Printing. Book is a clean tight unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Ed. Inscribed by Archibald Cox. 585pp, octavo hardcover in dj. boards lightly worn but clean, binding tight, interior text clean. DJ covers lightly worn but clean, no tears, not price-clipped. inscribed by author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First printing, August 1997, stated; full number line. Signed by the author on the front endpaper. The book is square and unmarked; corners sharp, tail of spine lightly bumped. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $30.00); a "Signed By The Author" sticker on the front panel; Brodart protected. Signed by Author(s).…

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hardcover. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. 585pp. Illustrated from black and white photographs. Fine in fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Da Capo Press, 1997. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good. Dust jacket is very good.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. INSCRIBED by Archibald Cox. Book appears to be in like new condition.

Condition: very good, very good. First Printing. 25 cm, 585, illus. Foreword by Elliot Richardson.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Signed by author on front endpaper: 'Best wishes, Ken Gormley'; also signed and inscribed by Archibald Cox beneath frontispiece portrait. A near fine copy of the first edition, first printing hardcover in jacket.

Hardcover. First edition. First printing [stated]. xxii, 585 p. Illustrations. Notes. Index. Foreword by Elliot Richardson. The inspiring career of the New England lawyer who became an American hero by insisting that not even the president was above the law. A great read, it will be even more timely when published in paperback. By October 1973 special prosecutor Archibald Cox was tracing the Watergate cover-up to the Oval Office. President Nixon demanded that he stop. In the Saturday Night Massacre two heads of the Justice Department quit before Nixon found a subordinate (Robert Bork) willing to fire Cox. Immediately public opinion swung against the president and turned Cox into a heroseemingly Washingtons last honest man. Coxs life was distinguished well before that Saturday night. He had been a clerk for the legendary judge Learned Hand, a distinguished professor at Harvard Law School, and the Solicitor General, arguing many Supreme Court cases. He exemplified what we want lawyers to be. At its core Archibald Cox is the story of a Yankee who went to Washington but refused to leave his principles behind. Good in good dust jacket. Signed by author. Minor damp stain at top of spine to cover and to DJ. Some edge soiling.…

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.