The Invisible Bridge
by Rick Perlstein
Buy on AmazonPresents a portrait of the United States during the turbulent political and economic upheavals of the 1970s, covering the transition from Richard Nixon's downfall to the rise of Ronald Reagan during the 1976 presidential campaign.
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"The third, and best, in a series of books about the modern American conservative movement, The Invisible Bridge is something like a national biography, a deep exploration of both the politics and the culture of the late 20th century. Perlstein is smart and convincing, and his writing is marked by skepticism, caustic wit and a unique voice. This book covers three years in 800 pages, but somehow, you don’t want it to end. It’s one of the most remarkable literary achievements of the year."
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"Rick Perlstein's "The Invisible Bridge," which is jittery, hopped-up contemporary history that puts the present day in perspective for me."
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