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Cold War: a Very Short Introduction by Robert J. McMahon (2003, Uk-Trade Paper)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100192801783
ISBN-139780192801784
eBay Product ID (ePID)2403611
Product Key Features
Book TitleCold War: a Very Short Introduction
Number of Pages200 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicModern / 20th Century
Publication Year2003
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorRobert J. Mcmahon
Book SeriesVery Short Introductions Ser.
FormatUk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight6.3 Oz
Item Length6.9 in
Item Width4.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-040458
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
Series Volume NumberVol. 87
Dewey Decimal909.82/5
Table Of Content1. The Setting: World War II and the destruction of the Old2. Origins of the Cold War in Europe, 1945-19503. Toward hot war in Asia, 1945-19504. A global Cold War, 1950-19635. The rise and fall of detente, 1963-19786. Cold wars at home7. Nuclear weapons and arms control8. The final phase, 1978-19899. The aftermath
SynopsisThe 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., Why did the Cold War last so long? What impact did it have on the United States, the Soviet Union, Europe, and the Third World? 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., 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: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam., 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 interpretiveoverview 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 Presscontains 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.
LC Classification NumberD843
