The Cold War: 2 volumes [2 volumes]

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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. One of the most extensive to date, this set of primary source documents studies the Cold War comprehensively from its beginning, with the emergence of the world's first communist government in Russia in late 1917, to its end, in 1991. All of the key events, including the Berlin Blockade, the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and the nuclear arms race, are discussed in detail. The primary sources provide insight into the thinking of all participants, drawing on Western, Soviet, Asian, and Latin American perspectives. In The Cold War: Interpreting Conflict through Primary Documents primary documents are organized chronologically, allowing readers to appreciate the ramifications of the Cold War within a clear time frame. Extensive interpretive commentary provides in-depth background and context for each document. This work is an indispensable reference for all readers seeking to become deeply knowledgeable about the Cold War.

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The collection is very strong in political and historical documents but less so in coverage of the military/technology race of the period. However, that in no way diminishes the value of the work. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty; general readers. * Choice *

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Priscilla Roberts, PhD, is associate professor of business at the City University of Macau. With Spencer C. Tucker and others, she has coedited and contributed documents to 11 ABC-CLIO encyclopedias.