The Cold War: Interpreting Conflict through Primary Documents [2 volumes]

Nonfiction, History, Military, Other, United States, Americas, 20th Century

• ISBN: 9781440852121
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication: December 31, 2018
• Imprint: ABC-CLIO
• Language: English

This detailed two-volume set tells the story of the Cold War, the dominant international event of the second half of the 20th century, through a diverse selection of primary source documents.

• Provides in-depth documentary coverage of all key aspects of the Cold War, helping readers understand the continued significance of the Cold War to the current world

• Includes documents from all sides of the conflict, including many newly available materials from the Soviet bloc, Cuba, and China

• Traces the origins of Cold War rivalry and antagonism between the United States and the Soviet Union back to the Russian Revolution of 1917

• Offers detailed coverage of how the Cold War surfaced beyond Europe, especially in Asia and the Middle East