Small but impressive * Soldier Magazine *
The massive disorder and economic ruin following the Second World War inevitably predetermined the scope and intensity of the Cold War. But why did it last so long? And what impact did it have on the United States, the Soviet Union, Europe, and the Third World? Finally, how did it affect the broader history of the second half of the twentieth century - what were the human and financial costs? This Very Short Introduction provides a clear and stimulating interpretive
overview of the Cold War, one that will both invite debate and encourage deeper investigation.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Les mer
How, when, and why did the Cold War begin? Why did it last so long? What impact did it have on the United States, the Soviet Union, Europe, and the Third World? Finally, what difference did it make to the broader history of the second half of the twentieth century? This clear and stimulating interpretive overview of the Cold War will both invite debate and encourage deeper investigation.
Les mer
1. The Setting: World War II and the destruction of the Old ; 2. Origins of the Cold War in Europe, 1945-1950 ; 3. Toward hot war in Asia, 1945-1950 ; 4. A global Cold War, 1950-1963 ; 5. The rise and fall of detente, 1963-1978 ; 6. Cold wars at home ; 7. Nuclear weapons and arms control ; 8. The final phase, 1978-1989 ; 9. The aftermath
Les mer
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780192801784
Publisert
2003
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
154 gr
Høyde
177 mm
Bredde
113 mm
Dybde
13 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
200
Forfatter