A biography of Ronald Reagan, tracing his life from his birth in 1911 in rural Illinois, and discussing his acting career, his stint in the armed forces, his marriages, and his political achievements.
Explores the political, social, cultural, and economic developments that shaped America during the 1980s and highlights the people, inventions, innovations, and landmark events that defined the decade.
This picture book for young readers looks at our fortieth president's fascinating life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a shoe salesman, to his years in Hollywood, his service in WWII, his life as a rancher, and the culmination of his political career in the Oval Office.
Contains essays by various scholars in which they examine the key decisions of President Ronald Reagan, looking at Reagan's economic policies, his role in the end of the Cold War, the Iran-Contral affair, and his legacy as the Great Communicator.
A biography of Ronald Reagan that chronicles his childhood, education, and the events that lead to him being elected as the fortieth President of the United States.
Contains Ronald Reagan's personal diaries from his years in the White House. Includes an introduction by Douglas Brinkley, photographs, and a glossary.
Chronicles Ronald Reagan's history of opposition to and activism against communism, arguing that his motivation for becoming involved in politics was to bring about an end to communist regimes, and looks at what Reagan did as president of the United States to bring down the Soviet Union.
reassessing the causes and consequences of the end of the Cold War
Schweizer, Peter
2000
A collection of essays, mostly by U.S. foreign policy makers in the Reagan administration, examines the Reagan administration's contribution to the end of the Cold War, ten years after.
