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Post Wall, Post Square: How Bush, Gorbachev, Kohl, and Deng Shaped the World after 1989,Used
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A landmark global history that makes us rethink how the Cold War ended and our present era was bornThis book offers a bold new interpretation of the revolutions of 1989, showing how a new world order was forgedwithout major conflict. Based on extensive archival research, Kristina Spohr attributes this in large measure to determined diplomacy by a handful of international leaders, who engaged in tough but cooperative negotiation to reinvent the institutions of the Cold War. She offers a major reappraisal of George H. W. Bush and innovative assessments of Mikhail Gorbachev and Helmut Kohl, as well as Margaret Thatcher and Franois Mitterrand. But, she argues, Europes transformation must be understood in global context. By contrasting events in Berlin and Moscow with the brutal suppression of the prodemocracy movement in Beijing, the book reveals how Deng Xiaoping pushed through Chinas very different Communist reinvention. Here is an authoritative yet highly readable exploration of the crucial hinge years of 19891992 and their consequences for todays world.
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- Q: What is the main subject of the book 'Post Wall, Post Square'? A: The book explores the global history of the revolutions of 1989 and how key international leaders shaped the world order without major conflict.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Post Wall, Post Square'? A: The author is Kristina Spohr, who provides a detailed analysis of the events surrounding the end of the Cold War.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains 784 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Post Wall, Post Square' have? A: This book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Post Wall, Post Square' published? A: The book was published on March 24, 2020.
- Q: Is 'Post Wall, Post Square' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is based on extensive archival research and offers a comprehensive analysis, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: What themes are covered in 'Post Wall, Post Square'? A: The book covers themes such as diplomacy, the transformations in Europe and China, and the global context of the revolutions of 1989.
- Q: Can I read 'Post Wall, Post Square' if I am not familiar with the Cold War? A: Yes, the book is written to be highly readable and offers context for those not familiar with the Cold War.
- Q: Does the book include assessments of specific leaders? A: Yes, it includes assessments of leaders such as George H. W. Bush, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Deng Xiaoping.
- Q: What makes 'Post Wall, Post Square' unique compared to other histories of the Cold War? A: Its unique perspective focuses on the cooperative diplomacy between leaders and the lack of major conflict during the transitions of power.