The Cold War: a very short introduction

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...

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1. Verfasser: McMahon, Robert J. 1949- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Oxford ; New York [und 21 weitere] Oxford University Press 2003
Schriftenreihe:Very short introductions Band 87
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Zusammenfassung: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.--Publisher description.
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-173) and index
Beschreibung:185 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten
ISBN:0192801783
9780192801784

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