Arsenals of Folly

In this gripping narrative, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes chronicles the postwar arms race, particularly spotlighting the tense Reagan-Gorbachev years when nuclear war loomed perilously close. He delves into the Reagan administration's significant arms buildup and the subsequent arms-reduction efforts, including the historic 1986 summit. With insights drawn from personal interviews and newly available documentation, Rhodes reveals the intricate dynamics that shaped the Cold War's conclusion, offering a fresh and compelling perspective on this pivotal period in history.