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- book
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- book
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- ISBN
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10
1416556915
ISBN-13
9781416556916
eBay Product ID (ePID)
73939793
Product Key Features
Book Title
Tear Down this Wall : a City, a President, and the Speech That Ended the Cold War
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Speeches, Europe / Germany, United States / 20th Century, International Relations / General, Presidents & Heads of State
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Biography & Autobiography, Literary Collections, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
7.7 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-024213
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"With the perspective of time, access to newly available papers, and a Reaganesque flair for storytelling with a point, Romesh Ratnesar gives us the ultimate insider's account of the history that unfolded when those around him, sometimes reluctantly, let Reagan be Reagan. No future discussion of the Cold War and how it ended will be complete without reference to this riveting book."-- RICHARD NORTON SMITH, author ofThe Colonel: The Life and Legend of Robert R. McCormick, 1880-1955, "Romesh Ratnesar has told the story with narrative verve, brilliant political and personal insight, and a combination of concision and pithiness worthy of the Great Communicator himself."--Strobe Talbott, author ofThe Great Experiment: Ancient Empires, Modern States, and the Quest for a Global Nation, "Fast-moving and splendidly written. . . a remarkable re-creation of the last days of the Soviet empire, with East Germany as the culmination of the Marxist dialectic, and the wall the perfect symbol for that strange alternate universe."John R. Coyne, Jr., Washington Times, eoeRomesh Ratnesar has produced a riveting account of one of the greatest speeches in modern times, which would have been enough. But along the way he has also written a brilliant and incisive history of the end of the Reagan Presidency and the Cold War. Tear Down this Wall affirms the power of words.e --David Grann, Author of The Lost City of Z, "Romesh Ratnesar has produced a riveting account of one of the greatest speeches in modern times, which would have been enough. But along the way he has also written a brilliant and incisive history of the end of the Reagan Presidency and the Cold War. Tear Down this Wall affirms the power of words." --David Grann, Author of The Lost City of Z, "Timely and insightful. . . Ratnesar's book deftly explores the history of those famous words and highlights Ronald Reagan's clarity of vision and commitment to the American ideal." -Condoleezza Rice, "Timely and insightful. . . Ratnesar's book deftly explores the history of those famous words and highlights Ronald Reagan's clarity of vision and commitment to the American ideal." Condoleezza Rice, “Romesh Ratnesar has told the story with narrative verve, brilliant political and personal insight, and a combination of concision and pithiness worthy of the Great Communicator himself.� --Strobe Talbott, author of The Great Experiment: Ancient Empires, Modern States, and the Quest for a Global Nation, "Romesh Ratnesar has told the story with narrative verve, brilliant political and personal insight, and a combination of concision and pithiness worthy of the Great Communicator himself." --Strobe Talbott, author of The Great Experiment: Ancient Empires, Modern States, and the Quest for a Global Nation, "Fast-moving and splendidly written. . . a remarkable re-creation of the last days of the Soviet empire, with East Germany as the culmination of the Marxist dialectic, and the wall the perfect symbol for that strange alternate universe." John R. Coyne, Jr. , Washington Times, eoeRomesh Ratnesar has toldthe story with narrative verve, brilliant political and personal insight, and a combination of concision and pithiness worthy of the Great Communicator himself.e --Strobe Talbott, author of The Great Experiment: Ancient Empires, Modern States, and the Quest for a Global Nation, eoeFast-moving and splendidly written. . . a remarkable re-creation of the last days of the Soviet empire, with East Germany as the culmination of the Marxist dialectic, and the wall the perfect symbol for that strange alternate universe.e e"John R. Coyne, Jr. , Washington Times, "Timely and insightful. . . Ratnesar's book deftly explores the history of those famous words and highlights Ronald Reagan's clarity of vision and commitment to the American idea." Condoleezza Rice, "The four words that Ronald Reagan hurled at Mikhail Gorbachev were an exhortation, even a demand, but they were also part of a dialogue, a partnership, and a friendship that changed the world. It is high time for a focused study of how that speech came to be written and why it was so consequential. Romesh Ratnesar has told the story with narrative verve, brilliant political and personal insight, and a combination of concision and pithiness worthy of the Great Communicator himself."-- STROBE TALBOTT, author ofThe Great Experiment: The Story of Ancient Empires, Modern States, and the Quest for a Global Nation, "Romesh Ratnesar has written a smart and deeply illuminating history of Ronald Reagan at the zenith of the Cold War. This is a fine, important, and admirable study."-- DOUGLAS BRINKLEY, author ofThe Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America, “Fast-moving and splendidly written. . . a remarkable re-creation of the last days of the Soviet empire, with East Germany as the culmination of the Marxist dialectic, and the wall the perfect symbol for that strange alternate universe.� John R. Coyne, Jr. , Washington Times, “Romesh Ratnesar has produced a riveting account of one of the greatest speeches in modern times, which would have been enough. But along the way he has also written a brilliant and incisive history of the end of the Reagan Presidency and the Cold War. Tear Down this Wall affirms the power of words.� --David Grann, Author of The Lost City of Z, "Romesh Ratnesar has told the story with narrative verve, brilliant political and personal insight, and a combination of concision and pithiness worthy of the Great Communicator himself." --Strobe Talbott, author of The Great Experiment: Ancient Empires, Modern States, and the Quest for a Global Nation, "Romesh Ratnesar's absorbing, fine-tuned account offers a valuable behind-the-scenes view of the Reagan White House at work -- and, on the other side of the Berlin Wall, of the world of the democratic dissidents whom Reagan uplifted. It is an important addition to the growing library on the Reagan era."-- SEAN WILENTZ, Princeton University, author ofThe Age of Reagan: A History, 1974-2008, "Among the fascinating challenges facing historians are figuring out how Ronald Reagan's mind worked and assessing the factors that led to the end of the Cold War. Romesh Ratnesar weaves these together brilliantly. This is an exciting narrative that explains a critical moment in history and brings to life the amazing players in a great drama."-- WALTER ISAACSON, author ofEinstein: His Life and Universe, "Romesh Ratnesar has produced a riveting account of one of the greatest speeches in modern times, which would have been enough. But along the way he has also written a brilliant and incisive history of the end of the Reagan Presidency and the Cold War. Tear Down this Wall affirms the power of words."--David Grann, Author ofThe Lost City of Z, "Fast-moving and splendidly written. . . a remarkable re-creation of the last days of the Soviet empire, with East Germany as the culmination of the Marxist dialectic, and the wall the perfect symbol for that strange alternate universe." -John R. Coyne, Jr. , Washington Times, eoeTimely and insightful. . . Ratnesare(tm)s book deftly explores the history of those famous words and highlights Ronald Reagane(tm)s clarity of vision and commitment to the American ideal.e e"Condoleezza Rice
Dewey Decimal
973.927092
Synopsis
On June 12, 1987, Ronald Reagan addressed a crowd of 20,000 people in West Berlin in the shadow of the Berlin Wall. The words he delivered that afternoon would become among the most famous in presidential history. "Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate," Reagan said. "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall " Elegant and dramatic, Tear Down This Wall is the definitive account of one of the most memorable speeches in recent history and a reminder of the power of a president's words to change the world., On June 12, 1987, Ronald Reagan addressed a crowd of 20,000 people in West Berlin in the shadow of the Berlin Wall. The words he delivered that afternoon would become among the most famous in presidential history. "Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate," Reagan said. "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" Elegant and dramatic, Tear Down This Wall is the definitive account of one of the most memorable speeches in recent history and a reminder of the power of a president's words to change the world.
LC Classification Number
E877.2.R38 2009
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- a***h (25)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book was competitively priced, ordering was easy, the book was well packaged and arrived safely, and its condition was exactly as specified.The delivery time from ordering to mailbox was a little long (14 days), but overall it was a good experience and I would use this seller again.
- 5***s (621)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem as described, but slow shipping. 18 days for the item to arrive. No padding in packaging, the item arrived a little beat up.
- n***z (2017)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA week passed before it shipped, so it took 2 weeks to receive, but upon arrival it was safely packaged, and just as pictured and described in the listing.Cat Magick Format: Hardback - Paper Over Boards (#364357506609)