| A Brief History of the Cold War Contributor(s): Edwards, Lee (Author), Spalding, Elizabeth Edwards (Author) |
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ISBN: 1621574865 ISBN-13: 9781621574866 Publisher: Regnery History OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 20th Century - History | Russia & The Former Soviet Union - Political Science | International Relations - General |
| Dewey: 327.730 |
| LCCN: 2016004839 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.7" W x 8.6" (0.90 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Russia - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Chronological Period - 1940's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Cold War was a crucial conflict in American history. At stake was whether the world would be dominated by the forces of totalitarianism led by the Soviet Union, or inspired by the principles of economic and political freedom embodied in the United States. The Cold War established America as the leader of the free world and a global superpower. It shaped U.S. military strategy, economic policy, and domestic politics for nearly 50 years. In A Brief History of the Cold War, distinguished scholars Lee Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards Spalding recount the pivotal events of this protracted struggle and explain the strategies that eventually led to victory for freedom. They analyze the development and implementation of containment, détente, and finally President Reagan's philosophy: they lose, we win. The Cold War teaches important lessons about statecraft and America's indispensable role in the world. |