The Resource The myth of triumphalism : rethinking President Reagan's Cold War legacy, Beth A. Fischer
The myth of triumphalism : rethinking President Reagan's Cold War legacy, Beth A. Fischer
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- Summary
- "Did President Reagan's hawkish policies destroy the Soviet Union and enable the United States to win the Cold War? Many Americans believe this to be the case. In this view -- known as 'triumphalism' -- Reagan's denunciations of the 'evil empire' and his military buildup compelled Moscow to admit defeat. The president's triumph demonstrates that America's leaders should stand strong and threaten adversaries into submission. Drawing on both US and Soviet sources, this study demonstrates that triumphalism is a series of falsehoods about President Reagan's intentions, his policies, and the impact his administration had on the Soviet Union. In reality, the president's initially hardline posture undermined US interests and brought the superpowers to the brink of war. This work exposes Reagan's dedication to diplomacy and his unorthodox views about global security, which frequently brought him into conflict with his own advisers and allies. The president did not seek to destroy the USSR; rather, he sought to eliminate nuclear weapons. This volume also explains why Moscow chose to abandon the arms race, adopt democratic reforms, and withdraw from its ill-fated war in Afghanistan. These initiatives were part of a reform movement that had been growing in the USSR for decades before Reagan entered office. The Kremlin did not acquiesce to American pressure; rather, Soviet reformers believed the arms race had been futile and sought to move beyond the Cold War. In fact, President Reagan's initially aggressive policies had made it more difficult for Moscow to pursue these revolutionary reforms. Ultimately President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev together were able to accomplish what no one at the time thought possible -- the peaceful conclusion of the Cold War. The president's opposition to nuclear weapons, his determined leadership, and his dedication to diplomacy are his most enduring legacies"--
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 198 pages
- Contents
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- Introduction: Triumphalism and President Reagan's Cold War legacy
- Engaging the enemy
- Reagan's military buildup: "busting the Soviet Union"?
- The Strategic Defense Initiative: ending the MADness
- Soviet new thinking and the withdrawal from Afghanistan
- Moscow calls off the arms race
- The triumph of diplomacy and leadership
- Isbn
- 9780813178172
- Label
- The myth of triumphalism : rethinking President Reagan's Cold War legacy
- Title
- The myth of triumphalism
- Title remainder
- rethinking President Reagan's Cold War legacy
- Statement of responsibility
- Beth A. Fischer
- Title variation
- Rethinking President Reagan's Cold War legacy
- Subject
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- Diplomatic relations
- Gorbachev, Mikhail Sergeevich, 1931-
- Gorbachev, Mikhail Sergeevich, 1931-2022
- Politics and government
- Reagan, Ronald
- Reagan, Ronald
- Reagan, Ronald
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- United States
- Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- United States
- United States
- United States -- Foreign relations -- 1981-1989
- United States -- Foreign relations -- 1981-1989
- United States -- Foreign relations -- Soviet Union
- United States -- Foreign relations -- Soviet Union
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1981-1989
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1981-1989
- 1981-1989
- Cold War
- Cold War
- Cold War (1945-1989)
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "Did President Reagan's hawkish policies destroy the Soviet Union and enable the United States to win the Cold War? Many Americans believe this to be the case. In this view -- known as 'triumphalism' -- Reagan's denunciations of the 'evil empire' and his military buildup compelled Moscow to admit defeat. The president's triumph demonstrates that America's leaders should stand strong and threaten adversaries into submission. Drawing on both US and Soviet sources, this study demonstrates that triumphalism is a series of falsehoods about President Reagan's intentions, his policies, and the impact his administration had on the Soviet Union. In reality, the president's initially hardline posture undermined US interests and brought the superpowers to the brink of war. This work exposes Reagan's dedication to diplomacy and his unorthodox views about global security, which frequently brought him into conflict with his own advisers and allies. The president did not seek to destroy the USSR; rather, he sought to eliminate nuclear weapons. This volume also explains why Moscow chose to abandon the arms race, adopt democratic reforms, and withdraw from its ill-fated war in Afghanistan. These initiatives were part of a reform movement that had been growing in the USSR for decades before Reagan entered office. The Kremlin did not acquiesce to American pressure; rather, Soviet reformers believed the arms race had been futile and sought to move beyond the Cold War. In fact, President Reagan's initially aggressive policies had made it more difficult for Moscow to pursue these revolutionary reforms. Ultimately President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev together were able to accomplish what no one at the time thought possible -- the peaceful conclusion of the Cold War. The president's opposition to nuclear weapons, his determined leadership, and his dedication to diplomacy are his most enduring legacies"--
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- PUL
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1964-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Fischer, Beth A.
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- Series statement
- Studies in conflict, diplomacy, and peace
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Reagan, Ronald
- Gorbachev, Mikhail Sergeevich
- Reagan, Ronald
- Cold War (1945-1989)
- Cold War
- United States
- Soviet Union
- United States
- United States
- Diplomatic relations
- Politics and government
- Soviet Union
- United States
- Target audience
- adult
- Label
- The myth of triumphalism : rethinking President Reagan's Cold War legacy, Beth A. Fischer
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
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- volume
- Carrier category code
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- rdacarrier
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- Contents
- Introduction: Triumphalism and President Reagan's Cold War legacy -- Engaging the enemy -- Reagan's military buildup: "busting the Soviet Union"? -- The Strategic Defense Initiative: ending the MADness -- Soviet new thinking and the withdrawal from Afghanistan -- Moscow calls off the arms race -- The triumph of diplomacy and leadership
- Control code
- 1112142087
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- 198 pages
- Isbn
- 9780813178172
- Lccn
- 2019030036
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1112142087
- Label
- The myth of triumphalism : rethinking President Reagan's Cold War legacy, Beth A. Fischer
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Introduction: Triumphalism and President Reagan's Cold War legacy -- Engaging the enemy -- Reagan's military buildup: "busting the Soviet Union"? -- The Strategic Defense Initiative: ending the MADness -- Soviet new thinking and the withdrawal from Afghanistan -- Moscow calls off the arms race -- The triumph of diplomacy and leadership
- Control code
- 1112142087
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- 198 pages
- Isbn
- 9780813178172
- Lccn
- 2019030036
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1112142087
Subject
- Diplomatic relations
- Gorbachev, Mikhail Sergeevich, 1931-
- Gorbachev, Mikhail Sergeevich, 1931-2022
- Politics and government
- Reagan, Ronald
- Reagan, Ronald
- Reagan, Ronald
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- United States
- Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- United States
- United States
- United States -- Foreign relations -- 1981-1989
- United States -- Foreign relations -- 1981-1989
- United States -- Foreign relations -- Soviet Union
- United States -- Foreign relations -- Soviet Union
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1981-1989
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1981-1989
- 1981-1989
- Cold War
- Cold War
- Cold War (1945-1989)
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