by Paul Kengor
First published 2014
Politicians constantly claim Reagan's legacy, but Paul Kengor cuts through the noise to reveal what the 40th president truly stood for. Kengor analyzes Reagan's speeches and presidential actions to identify eleven core principles that defined his conservatism. These include freedom, faith, family, the sanctity of human life, American exceptionalism, respect for the Founders, lower taxes, limited government, peace through strength, opposition to communism, and belief in individual Americans. Kengor shows how modern conservatives can apply these authentic Reagan principles rather than invoke his name without substance. The book tackles pressing questions about Reagan's enduring influence and provides clear answers about where he would stand on contemporary issues. Both conservatives and liberals will find Kengor's conclusions surprising.
Genres: biography, history, 20th-century, american, political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: informed-consent
Setting: United States
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
175 pages · Hardcover · Beaufort Books