Reaganland
| Author | Rick Perlstein |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction, political history |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | August 18, 2020 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback), Kindle, and Audiobook |
| Pages |
Reaganland: America's Right Turn is a nonfiction political history book written by Rick Perlstein, the last in a quartet of books about the rise of conservatism in American from Barry Goldwater to Ronald Reagan. At over 1,100 pages, Reaganland is Perlstein's longest published work. It is a narrative history about the social and political events during the four years prior to Reagan's 1980 presidential win.[1] Simon & Schuster published the book on August 18, 2020; later that year.
Both The New York Times and Publishers Weekly greeted Reaganland's arrival with rave review; with both papers awarding the book one of the best non-fiction publications in 2020.
Summary[edit]
The book begins with the line "Ronald Reagan insisted that it wasn’t his fault."[2] The rest of the page continues to describe Gerald Ford's defeat in the 1976 election. Perlstein recounts how Reagan, who, at the time was dismissed as having no political future,[3] blames the Democrat-controlled congress, among other things, for hiding Ford campaign funds.
Publication and release[edit]
Reaganland was published by Simon & Schuster on August 18, 2020.[4]
Reception[edit]
Reviews[edit]
Kirkus Reviews stated that Reaganland was "a valuable road map that charts how events from 40 years ago helped lead us to where we are now," following a rave review.[5] Publishers Weekly acclaimed the book, ranking it among the best books of 2020.[6] In the review, the paper noted how Perlstein "masterfully connects" with the history and material.[7] The New York Times also reviewed the book, cleverly noting that Perlstein enjoys pointing out the cluelessness of different establishment commentators.[8]
Awards[edit]
After Reaganland was released, The New York Times announced it as one of the 100 best non-fiction publications of 2020.[9][10][11][12] Publishers Weekly also awarded it the title of one of the best books of 2020.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Reaganland – RICK PERLSTEIN". Retrieved 2020-11-24.
- ↑ "'Reaganland,' by Rick Perlstein: An Excerpt". The New York Times. 2020-08-18. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ Reaganland. 2020-08-18. ISBN 978-1-4767-9305-4. Search this book on
- ↑ "Reaganland". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ REAGANLAND | Kirkus Reviews. Search this book on
- ↑ "Best Books 2020: Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "Publishers Weekly Reaganland Review". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2020-12-03. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Thomas, Evan (2020-08-18). "How Ronald Reagan Triumphed". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ Reaganland. 2020-08-18. ISBN 978-1-4767-9305-4. Search this book on
- ↑ "100 Notable Books of 2020". The New York Times. 2020-11-20. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "The New York Times 100 Notable Book List Just Came Out and DC Got a Lot of Love". Washingtonian. 2020-11-20. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "'Reaganland' Is One of the 100 Must-Read Books of 2020". Time. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
External links[edit]
Reaganland on Perlstein's website
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