Ronald Reagan and the triumph of American conservatism /

Tygiel, Jules.

Ronald Reagan and the triumph of American conservatism / Jules Tygiel. - 2nd ed. - New York : Pearson Longman, c2006. - xvii, 280 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. - The library of American biography . - Library of American biography (New York, N.Y.) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-266) and index.

A Midwestern Boyhood -- Surviving the Great Depression -- The Making of a Hollywood Star -- Fighting the Cold War -- The Shift to Conservatism -- Entering Politics -- From Governor to President -- "Stay the Course": The Reagan Presidency: 1981/1982 -- The Road to Reelection: The Reagan Presidency: 1983/1984 -- The Reagan Doctrine: The Reagan Presidency: 1985/1986 -- Scandals and Summits: The Reagan Presidency: 1987/1988 -- Legacy.

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Reagan, Ronald.


Presidents--United States--Biography.
Conservatism--United States.


United States--Politics and government--1981-1989.

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