James Mann: The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan

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Mann, Jim, 1946-

The rebellion of Ronald Reagan : a history of the end of the Cold War / James Mann.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

eISBN : 978-1-440-68639-9

1. Reagan, Ronald—Political and social views. 2. United States—Foreign relations—1981-1989. 3. Cold War. 4. Political leadership—United States—Case studies. 5. Presidents—United States—Biography. 6. Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994—Influence. 7. Massie, Suzanne—Influence. 8. Reagan, Ronald—Oratory. 9. United States—Foreign relations—Soviet Union. 10. Soviet Union—Foreign relations—United States. I. Title.

E877.2.M36 2009

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