29 SEPTEMBER 1973, Page 5

Charles I and Nixon

From Professor T. M. Norton

Sir: Professor Trevor-Roper's comparison of Richard Nixon to Charles I (August 11) on the constitutional level was interesting and plausible. I suggest that another interesting and plausible comparison — on a more personal level — might be made of Nixon and Napoleon III.

T M. Norton San Jose State University, San Jose, California 95192, USA.