Origins of the Cold War, 1941-1949 /
Now in its fifth edition, Origins of the Cold War 1941-1949 covers the formative years of the momentous struggle that developed between two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union. This accessible text explains how the Cold War originated and developed between 1941 and 1949 and involved...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,
[2021].
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| Edition: | Fifth edition. |
| Series: | Seminar studies in history.
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| Summary: | Now in its fifth edition, Origins of the Cold War 1941-1949 covers the formative years of the momentous struggle that developed between two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union. This accessible text explains how the Cold War originated and developed between 1941 and 1949 and involved the entire globe with proxy wars being fought much to the detriment of the developing world. The fifth edition is revised, updated and expanded to include new material on topics such as the efforts of the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and France to prevent the outbreak of World War II, the reasons behind the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, atomic diplomacy and the role played by Soviet spies in the West, the culture wars and propaganda, Churchill's efforts to entice the United States into the war against Germany, the role of Hollywood in promoting intervention, the United States' insouciance concerning the danger of a Japanese attack and the astonishing success of the Soviet Union in recruiting high level American officials to provide invaluable information on politics, science, engineering, avionics and more. Incorporating the most recent scholarship, Martin McCauley provides students with an invaluable introduction to a fascinating period that shaped today's world. The book is an important staple for courses on modern global history and international affairs. |
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| Physical Description: | xxx, 282 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [261]-270) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780367858360 0367858363 9780367858384 036785838X |