Ronald Reagan and the triumph of American conservatism
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Ronald Reagan and the triumph of American conservatism
(Library of American biography)
Longman, c2005
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-210) and index
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Description
Concise and engaging, Ronald Reagan and the Triumph of Conservatism immerses students in the life of one of the most important figures of the Twentieth Century, paralleling the key events of that century.
Paperback, brief, and inexpensive, each of the titles in the Library of American Biography series focuses on a figure whose actions and ideas significantly influenced the course of American History and national life. In addition, each biography relates the life of its subject to the broader themes and developments of the times.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
1. A Midwestern Boyhood.
2. Surviving the Great Depression.
3. The Making of a Hollywood Star.
4. Fighting the Cold War.
5. The Shift to Conservatism.
6. Entering Politics.
7. From Governor to President.
8. "Stay the Course": The Reagan Presidency: 1981-1982.
9. The Road to Re-election: The Reagan Presidency: 1983-1984.
10. The Reagan Doctrine: The Reagan Presidency: 1985-1986.
11. Scandals and Summits: The Reagan Presidency: 1987-1988.
12. Legacy.
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