| The Cold War: A History in Documents and Eyewitness Accounts Revised Edition Contributor(s): Hanhimäki, Jussi M. (Editor), Westad, Odd Arne (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0199272808 ISBN-13: 9780199272808 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $66.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: The Cold War contains a selection of official and unofficial documents which provide a truly multi-faceted account of the entire Cold War era. The experiences of the East Berlin housewife are placed alongside those of the South African student; the participation of political leaders from Europe and the Third World stand juxtaposed. Not only does this book put a human face on the conflict, but it draws emphasis to the variety of ways in which this conflict was experienced. The final selection of documents illustrates the global impact of the Cold War to the present day, and establishes links between the Cold War and the events of 11th September 2001. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Modern - 20th Century - Political Science | Security (national & International) |
| Dewey: 909.825 |
| Physical Information: 1.47" H x 6.48" W x 9.2" (2.34 lbs) 712 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Cold War contains a selection of official and unofficial documents which provide a truly multi-faceted account of the entire Cold War era. The experiences of the East Berlin housewife are placed alongside those of the South African student; the participation of political leaders from Europe and the Third World stand juxtaposed. Not only does this book put a human face on the conflict, but it draws emphasis to the variety of ways in which this conflict was experienced. The final selection of documents illustrates the global impact of the Cold War to the present day, and establishes links between the Cold War and the events of 11th September 2001. |