1983: Reagan, Andropov, and a World on the Brink
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Taylor Downing., & Taylor Downing|AUTHOR. (2018). 1983: Reagan, Andropov, and a World on the Brink . Hachette Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Taylor Downing and Taylor Downing|AUTHOR. 2018. 1983: Reagan, Andropov, and a World On the Brink. Hachette Books.
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