The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, and the World on the Brink

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Reagan’s Victory: How a True Leader Defeated the Soviet Menace and Changed the World Forever

Reagan’s Victory has been honored with the prestigious Society of Presidential Descendants Book Award and the esteemed Age of Reagan Conference Book Prize. This groundbreaking book has also been named one of the Wall Street Journal’s best political books of 2022.

In this masterful account, readers will discover how Ronald Reagan and his national security team bravely confronted the Soviet Union, effectively reduced the nuclear threat, won the Cold War, and championed the spread of freedom worldwide. Praise for Reagan’s Victory has poured in from top experts in the field, with Robert Gates calling it “remarkable” and Paul Kennedy describing it as “mesmerizing” and “hard to put down.”

With meticulous research and unprecedented access to newly-declassified documents, Reagan’s Victory transports readers back to the tumultuous early 1980s when the world was on the brink of nuclear war. Against all odds, Reagan entered the White House with unwavering faith in democracy and a steadfast belief that Soviet communism must be defeated.

Reagan’s team, including key figures like Secretaries of State George Shultz and National Security Advisors Bill Clark and Bud McFarlane, navigated a complex landscape of global challenges, from terrorism to conflicts in the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. Through strategic initiatives and an unyielding commitment to peace, they ultimately brought about the peaceful end of the Cold War.

FAQ:
Q: Who were some key members of Reagan’s team?
A: Reagan’s team included Secretaries of State George Shultz, National Security Advisors Bill Clark and Bud McFarlane, and CIA Director Bill Casey.
Q: What were some of the global crises Reagan’s team faced?
A: Reagan’s team managed crises ranging from global terrorism to proxy conflicts in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Q: How did Reagan challenge the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
A: Reagan challenged the Soviets through an arms race and ideological contest, ultimately pushing them towards economic and political collapse.