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	The Triumph of Improvisation: Gorbachev's Adaptability, Reagan's Engagement, and the End of the Cold War 3.62 avg rating — 112 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 3.98 avg rating — 44 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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