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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