Finale a novel of the Reagan years

"Captures the crusading ideologies, blunders, and glamour of the still-hotly-debated Reagan years, taking readers to the political gridiron of Washington, the wealthiest enclaves of Southern California, and the volcanic landscape of Iceland, where the president engages in two almost apocalyptic days...

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Main Author: Mallon, Thomas, 1951-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Pantheon Books, [2015]
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:"Captures the crusading ideologies, blunders, and glamour of the still-hotly-debated Reagan years, taking readers to the political gridiron of Washington, the wealthiest enclaves of Southern California, and the volcanic landscape of Iceland, where the president engages in two almost apocalyptic days of negotiation with Mikhail Gorbachev"--Dust jacket flap.
Physical Description:xii, 462 pages ; 25 cm
ISBN:9780307907929 (hardcover : acid-free paper)
0307907929 (hardcover : acid-free paper)
Author Notes:Thomas Mallon, author of "In Fact", is a frequent contributor to many magazines & journals. His column, "Doubting Thomas" ran for six years in GQ. His novels Dewey Defeats Truman & Henry & Clara were New York Times Notable Books. A recipient of Guggenheim & Rockefeller fellowships, he lives in Westport, Connecticut.

(Bowker Author Biography)