Governor Reagan: His Rise to Power

In Governor Reagan, Lou Cannon offers--through interviews and research drawn from his unique access to the cabinet minutes of Reagan's first years as governor of California--a fresh look at the development of a master politician.

Written by the definitive biographer of Ronald Reagan, this biography is a classic study of a fascinating individual's evolution from a conservative hero to a national figure whose call for renewal stirred Republicans, working-class Democrats, and independents alike.

Published in 2003. Hardcover. 511 pages.