Reagan : American Icon EPUB
by Iwan Morgan
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Ronald Reagan is arguably the most successful post-war American president. A transformational leader, he is broadly credited with renewing American prosperity after the stagflation-hit 1970s, laying the foundations for Cold War victory and bringing about the shift to the right in late-twentieth century politics.
In this new biography, Iwan Morgan shrewdly assesses Reagan's considerable achievements whilst also highlighting the shortcomings that were an indisputable part of his record. Based on extensive research, this book plots a chronological path through Reagan's life covering his upbringing; his rise and fall as a Hollywood star; his time as California governor; and his pursuit of the presidency. Morgan offers a detailed evaluation of the pragmatic conservatism that was the hallmark of Reagan's presidential leadership in domestic affairs. In the international sphere, he explains Reagan's metamorphosis from Cold War hawk to negotiator for nuclear-arms reduction, while also examining his role in the Iran-Contra scandal. This book ultimately shows that what made Reagan an American icon above all else was his optimism regarding his country and his ability to articulate its best values - even if he himself did not always live up to these.
Today, as the Republican Party grapples with its new direction and identity, understanding the legacy of Ronald Reagan and Reaganism is more relevant than ever.
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- Format:EPUB
- Pages:408 pages, 31 bw in 16pp plates
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:16/09/2016
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- Films, cinema
- Biography: historical, political & military
- History of the Americas
- 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000
- Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2..
- The Cold War
- Politics & government
- Conservatism & right-of-centre democratic ideolo..
- Political leaders & leadership
- Diplomacy
- Political assassinations
- Economic history
- ISBN:9781786720504
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Download Now
- Format:EPUB
- Pages:408 pages, 31 bw in 16pp plates
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:16/09/2016
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Category:
- Films, cinema
- Biography: historical, political & military
- History of the Americas
- 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000
- Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2..
- The Cold War
- Politics & government
- Conservatism & right-of-centre democratic ideolo..
- Political leaders & leadership
- Diplomacy
- Political assassinations
- Economic history
- ISBN:9781786720504