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The Enduring Reagan
A former Sunday school teacher and Hollywood actor, Ronald Reagan was an unlikely candidate for president. His charisma, conviction, and leadership earned him the governorship of California, from which he launched his successful bid to become the fortieth president of the United States in 1980. Reagan's political legacy continues to be the standard by which all conservatives are judged. In The Enduring Reagan, editor Charles W. Dunn brings together eight prominent scholars to examine the political career and legacy of Ronald Reagan. This anthology offers a bold reassessment of the Reagan years and the impact they had on the United States and the world.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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May 27, 2024
Well, first of all I give this book a bonus star for having an article written by arguably the best Reagan scholar there is: Dr. Paul Kengor. So, that's immediate bonus points there.
But beyond that, this really gave an insight into the legacy of Reagan. There were some really good articles and some mediocre ones, but truthfully none were ever really that bad. Each provided an interesting insight to whether or not there was truly a Reagan Revolution or if it was an "Age of Reagan". Each asked if it was an Enduring Reagan or a Reagan detour. It is also really interesting to see this providing an insight to the political field of 2008. Based on some of the criteria and conversations that were add, the argument could easily be made that the "Age of Reagan" is being continued by President Trump today. Honestly, this book could easily work for a second edition with the context of modern politics in mind.
But beyond that, this really gave an insight into the legacy of Reagan. There were some really good articles and some mediocre ones, but truthfully none were ever really that bad. Each provided an interesting insight to whether or not there was truly a Reagan Revolution or if it was an "Age of Reagan". Each asked if it was an Enduring Reagan or a Reagan detour. It is also really interesting to see this providing an insight to the political field of 2008. Based on some of the criteria and conversations that were add, the argument could easily be made that the "Age of Reagan" is being continued by President Trump today. Honestly, this book could easily work for a second edition with the context of modern politics in mind.
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