The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction Paperback English by Robert J. McMahon - 12/1/2008
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| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| ISBN 13 | 9780192801784 |
| Book Subtitle | A Very Short Introduction |
| Book Description | The massive disorder and economic ruin following the Second World War inevitably predetermined the scope and intensity of the Cold War. But why did it last so long? And what impact did it have on the United States, the Soviet Union, Europe, and the Third World? Finally, how did it affect the broader history of the second half of the twentieth century - what were the human and financial costs? This Very Short Introduction provides a clear and stimulating interpretive overview of the Cold War, one that will both invite debate and encourage deeper investigation. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. |
| Editorial Review | Small but impressive * Soldier Magazine * |
| About the Author | Robert J. McMahon is Professor of History at the University of Florida, and President of the Society of Historians of American Foreign Relations. Among his many acclaimed books are The Cold War on the Periphery: the United States, India, and Pakistan (1994), and The Limits of Empire: the US and Southeast Asia since World War II (1999). He has held visiting professorships in Britain and Ireland as well as in Asia and around the US. He received the Bernath Robert J. McMahon is Professor of History at the Universityp of Florida |
| Language | English |
| Author | Robert J. McMahon |
| Publication Date | 12/1/2008 |
| Number of Pages | 200 |
The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction Paperback English by Robert J. McMahon - 12/1/2008
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