Three Days in Moscow Young Readers' Edition: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of the Soviet Empire – The True Story of America's President and the Cold War - Couverture rigide

Baier, Bret; Whitney, Catherine

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ISBN 10 : 0062864459 ISBN 13 : 9780062864451

Editeur : HarperCollins, 2018

Synopsis

A gripping historical account of President Ronald Reagan’s battle to end the Cold War, adapted for young readers from the book by #1 bestselling author and Fox News Channel anchor Bret Baier

On May 31, 1988, President Ronald Reagan stood before a packed audience at Moscow State University. He delivered a speech that would go down in history, as it was the first time an American president had given an address about human rights on Russian soil. The importance of this speech was largely overlooked at the time, yet the following year, in November 1989, the Berlin Wall fell and the Soviet Union began to disintegrate, leaving the United States the sole superpower on the world stage.

Adapted for a younger audience, and including an 8-page insert of historical photographs, Three Days in Moscow reveals the president’s critical and often misunderstood role in orchestrating a successful, peaceful ending to the Cold War.

This page-turning, accessible account sheds light on America’s current place in the world while introducing young readers to one of America’s most remarkable leaders—and the unique qualities that allowed him to succeed with America’s most dangerous enemy, when his predecessors had fallen short.

This essential read for young history buffs brings a pivotal moment in world history to life, detailing:

• The Cold War Explained: A clear, age-appropriate look at the decades-long standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union, perfect for middle grade readers.
• Reagan and Gorbachev: Go behind the scenes of the surprising partnership between two world leaders whose personal chemistry helped prevent a nuclear war.
• The Fall of the Berlin Wall: Witness the historic moment the Berlin Wall crumbled—a powerful symbol of freedom’s victory over communism, told in a page-turning narrative style.
• An Inspiring Biography for Kids: Discover the leadership qualities that made Ronald Reagan a remarkable president, from his early life to his final, history-making days in Moscow.
• Photos and Accessible Text: Includes an 8-page photo insert that brings history to life, making this an engaging and essential addition to any young reader’s library.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Bret Baier is the Chief Political Anchor for Fox News Channel and the anchor and executive editor of Special Report with Bret Baier. He previously served as Chief White House Correspondent for Fox News Channel and as the network’s National Security Correspondent based at the Pentagon. A recipient of the National Press Foundation’s Sol Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism, Baier is the author of six New York Times bestsellers, including To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment and Three Days at the Brink: FDR’s Daring Gamble to Win WWII. He lives with his family in Washington, DC.

Catherine Whitney has written or collaborated on more than twenty-five books, including Framing a Life: A Family Memoir with Geraldine Ferraro and Guilty: The Collapse of Criminal Justice with the late Judge Harold J. Rothwax.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0062864459
• ISBN 13: 9780062864451
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 240
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