John Lewis Gaddis
Cold War : a New History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143038276
- author:
- John Lewis Gaddis
- format:
- Uk-B Format Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 352
- Genre:
- Modern / 20th Century Political Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Cold War: A New History by John Lewis Gaddis is an outstanding account of the global confrontation that dominated the last half of the twentieth century. Drawing on newly opened archives and the reminiscences of key players, Gaddis provides a comprehensive explanation of what happened and why.
From the months in 1945 when the US and USSR went from alliance to antagonism to the Cuban Missile Crisis, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the era that shaped our world. With its engaging narrative and accessible style, The Cold War stands as a triumphant summation of an era that continues to influence international relations today.
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