Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

The Cold War

A New History

Book rating

More about the book

Focusing on the pivotal events and key figures of the Cold War, this comprehensive account reveals the transition from U.S.-U.S.S.R. alliance to fierce rivalry. Utilizing newly available archives and firsthand accounts, John Lewis Gaddis delves into critical moments like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the interactions between leaders such as Nixon, Mao, Reagan, and Gorbachev. The narrative is both engaging and insightful, capturing the era's dramatic essence and its lasting impact on contemporary global dynamics.

Book purchase

The Cold War, John Lewis Gaddis

Language
Released
2007
product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
(Paperback)
We’ll email you as soon as we track it down.

Payment methods

4.0
Very Good
6140 Ratings

We’re missing your review here.

Title
The Cold War
Subtitle
A New History
Language
English
Released
2007
Format
Paperback
Pages
352
ISBN13
9780143038276
Series
First published
2005
Original title
The Cold War
Rating
3.95 out of 5
Description
Focusing on the pivotal events and key figures of the Cold War, this comprehensive account reveals the transition from U.S.-U.S.S.R. alliance to fierce rivalry. Utilizing newly available archives and firsthand accounts, John Lewis Gaddis delves into critical moments like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the interactions between leaders such as Nixon, Mao, Reagan, and Gorbachev. The narrative is both engaging and insightful, capturing the era's dramatic essence and its lasting impact on contemporary global dynamics.