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Book Synopsis: The riveting untold story behind the meeting between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev in Reykjavik to stop the nuclear arms race.
When Reagan and Gorbachev sat down in Reykjavik in 1986, George Shultz said that it was “the poker game with the highest stakes ever played.” It was the last time the world had a chance to do away entirely with nuclear weapons. This is the behind-the-scenes story of this remarkable summit conference.
An Impossible Dream is the first exploration of recently-available archives of both sides—top-secret archives of the Kremlin, the personal papers of Gorbachev, as well as Reagan's archives. These chronicles, personal diaries and previously classified memoranda are deeply enriched by the personal reminiscences of many of the key players at this era. But above all, the stage is set with a personal and exclusive preface from Gorbachev himself.
An Impossible Dream is the deeply important examination of the present and the future. The hazards of the nuclear age are legion, from aging weapons to new software that is vulnerable to terrorist attacks. With elements of the Trump administration considering a unilateral abrogation of the intermediate range nuclear missile (INF) treaty, the roots of which were laid at Reykjavik. Serina lays out this pivotal moment in history clearly and dramatically in this landmark work, as the world stands poised on the edge of a potential new arms race.
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Experience the untold story that will keep you at the edge of your seat in An Impossible Dream: Reagan, Gorbachev, and a World Without the Bomb. Delve into the high-stakes poker game that occurred when Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev sat down in Reykjavik in 1986. This gripping book explores the last opportunity the world had to eliminate nuclear weapons entirely.
Uncover the secrets behind this historic summit conference with An Impossible Dream. Through access to recently-available archives including the Kremlin's top-secret files, Gorbachev's personal papers, and Reagan's archives, this book presents an in-depth analysis enriched by personal diaries and previously classified memoranda. You'll also be captivated by the firsthand reminiscences of key players of that era, and be privileged with an exclusive preface from Gorbachev himself.
The importance of An Impossible Dream cannot be overstated. The nuclear age poses multiple dangers, from aging weapons to the vulnerability of new software to terrorist attacks. In light of elements within the Trump administration considering abrogating the INF treaty, which traces its roots back to Reykjavik, it is crucial to understand this pivotal moment in history. This landmark work by Serina clearly and dramatically presents the stage where the world teeters on the brink of a potential new arms race.
Don't miss your chance to explore this vital chapter of history. Experience the tension, drama, and significance of Reagan and Gorbachev's meeting by getting your copy of An Impossible Dream today. Take control of your future and be part of a safer world without the threat of nuclear weapons. Order now and secure your place in history.
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