McMahon, Robert J.
The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198859543
- author:
- McMahon, Robert J.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 17.4 x 11.3 x 1.1 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 20th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction by Robert J. McMahon provides a comprehensive overview of this pivotal period in international relations. From its origins in post-war Europe to its global impact, McMahon explores the complexities of the conflict and its lasting legacy. The Cold War was a truly international history, encompassing not just the Soviet-American struggle at its heart but also the waves of decolonization, revolutionary nationalism, and state formation that swept the non-Western world. McMahon examines how the United States and the Soviet Union both became empires over the course of the Cold War, driven by perceived security needs and fears rather than economic and territorial ambitions. This second edition uses recent scholarship and newly available documents to offer a fuller analysis of key events such as the Vietnam War and the changing global politics of the 1970s.
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