Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
"This book is a step up from most, if not all, documentary collections on the Cold War that I have come across. The depth and breadth of selected documents goes beyond the official perspectives that frequently dominate such compendiums."--Andrew O'Neil, Australian Review of Public Affairs
"Review from previous edition This is a superbly-crafted collection, ideally suited to the teaching of Cold War international history in all its aspects. It deserves the most widespread classroom use."--John Lewis Gaddis, Yale University
"A fascinating compilation of documents that illuminates diverse aspects of the Cold War and from multiple perspectives. This volume is essential reading for all students of the Cold War and should prove invaluable in teaching courses on the international history of the 20th century."--Melvyn P. Leffler, University of Virginia
About the Author
Jussi M. Hanhimäki is Professor of International History and Politics, Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva
Odd Arne Westad is Professor of International History, London School of Economics
Table of Contents
Studying the Cold War
1. Origins 1917-1945
2. The Iron Curtain
3. The Division of Germany
4. The Marshall Plan and NATO
5. The United States and Japan 1945-1965
6. The Korean War and the Sino-Soviet Alliance
7. The Vietnam Wars 1945-1975
8. Communism in Eastern Europe and China
9. Technologies, Weapons, and the Arms Race
10. The Integration of Western Europe
11. Decolonization and the Cold War
12. Latin America and the Cold War
13. Cultures and Mindsets
14. Spies and Covert Operations
15. The Rise of Detente
16. The Fall of Detente
17. Challenges to the Cold War
18. The End of the Cold War
19. Cold War Legacies
Sources
Index