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THE REAGAN FILES 2025

by offering transcripts of declassified conversations between Reagan and his closest confidants during his first term. Topics on well\u002Dknown aspects of his foreign policy are certainly present, such as Reagan’s staunch opposition to the Soviet Union or his policies toward the Middle East, but the conversations also provide readers glimpses into lesser\u002Dknown areas, including his approach to allies, if occasional economic rivals, in the Caribbean, Japan, and South Korea. Based largely on declassified materials from the National Security Council and National Security Planning Group, the transcripts provide an intimate look inside Reagan’s administration. In one conversation, for instance, the president describes Lebanon as “the strangest place in the world” because he couldn’t reconcile the nation’s rising terrorist threats with its cosmopolitan hotels, television shows, and sophisticated restaurants. With a law degree from the University of Wisconsin and a former researcher for Reagan biographer Richard Reeves, Saltoun\u002DEbin is intimately familiar with the archival material hosted at the Reagan Presidential Library. Not only has he written multiple volumes on the former president himself, he also led the way in digitizing his archival materials at TheReaganFiles.com. This is a carefully curated and abridged version of select documents, accompanied by the learned commentary and historical analysis of a leading Reagan researcher. This edition could have used some tighter editorial trimming\u003B many of the conversations consume multiple pages. Nevertheless, the book’s emphasis on engaging both scholars and lay readers is effectively supported by a glossary and ample historical contextualization."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Pages:505
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9798314921

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This political thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes Washington D.C. landscape where classified documents and government secrets drive a tense narrative of power and conspiracy. The story unfol...

Our Review

This political thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes Washington D.C. landscape where classified documents and government secrets drive a tense narrative of power and conspiracy. The story unfolds with the urgency of a modern espionage tale, blending real-world political tensions with fictional intrigue that will captivate young adults curious about how government and power truly operate behind closed doors. Readers are thrust into a world where every decision carries national consequences and trust is the most dangerous commodity.

What sets this narrative apart is its contemporary relevance and its ability to make complex political concepts accessible to a teen audience through fast-paced storytelling and relatable stakes. The book successfully bridges the gap between classroom civics lessons and the thrilling reality of political maneuvering, making it particularly engaging for readers who enjoy seeing how historical legacies shape current events. This is the kind of story that doesn't just entertain but sparks conversations about leadership, transparency, and the weight of presidential decisions.

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