| The Cold War Contributor(s): Lightbody, Bradley (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415195268 ISBN-13: 9780415195263 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1999 Annotation: Designed to aid undergraduate and advanced study, this invaluable reference work provides an up-to-date summary of the latest research on the origins, escalation, and end of the Cold War. The major phases of the war are clearly organized and presented in eight chapters--each consisting of a factual overview of events, a detailed analysis of key issues, and a presentation of relevant documents for discussion, including previously unavailable Soviet sources. Addressing frequently-asked questions in class discussions and exams, this book is an excellent introduction to the subject and an accessible guide to the wealth of information about the Cold War. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Nuclear Warfare |
| Dewey: 621.384 |
| LCCN: 98-51997 |
| Series: Questions & Analysis in History |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.41 lbs) 156 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Cultural Region - Russia |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Cold War examines the complex arguments which divided East and West following the end of the Second World War, and analyzes its eight major phases, including: * the emergence of the Cold War Combining factual overview and background discussion of the key issues such as the nuclear threat and who, if anyone, won the Cold War, with analysis of source material, students will find this a must-have in the study of this major historical event. |