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	The Triumph of Improvisation: Gorbachev's Adaptability, Reagan's Engagement, and the End of the Cold War 3.65 avg rating — 115 ratings — published 2014 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	America's Cold Warrior: Paul Nitze and National Security from Roosevelt to Reagan 3.96 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Reagan and the World: Leadership and National Security, 1981-1989 by Bradley Lynn Coleman (Editor), Kyle Longley, Jack Matlock 3.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2017 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Foreign Relations of the United States, 1981-1988, Vol. III, Soviet Union, January 1981-January 1983 by James Graham Wilson (Goodreads Author), Adam M Howard (Editor), State Dept Office of Historian 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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