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The Cold War: A History in Documents (Pages from History),Used
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The cold war lasted for more than fifty years and polarized the world. Rooted in political and ideological disagreements dating back to the Russian Revolution of 1917, the war emerged from disputes that intensified in the wake of World War II. In The Cold War: A History in Documents, Second Edition, Allan M. Winkler excerpts speeches by Soviet premier Joseph Stalin and British prime minister Winston Churchill in order to demonstrate the growing abyss between the two political systems. President Harry S. Truman's announcement of the existence of a Soviet atomic bomb and his speech to Congress launching the Truman Doctrine testify to the gravity of the situation. The complex politics of the Vietnam War appear in voices of those as divergent as Vietnamese nationalist Ho Chi Minh, President Lyndon B. Johnson, antiwar protestors, and a participant in the My Lai massacre. A picture essay, "The Atom Unleashed," provides a collection of photographs and cartoons tracing one of the most controversial discoveries of the twentieth century. And a final chapter chronicles in detail the end of the cold war.The second edition of The Cold War: A History in Documents offers more thorough coverage of the 1970s through the1990s. The book features additional material on China and Africa, and several new images, including a Herblock editorial cartoon about the Marshall Plan and a French Communist Party poster for peace in Vietnam. There is also a revised note on sources and interpretation and updates to the lists of further reading and websites.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Cold War: A History in Documents'? A: The book primarily focuses on the events and political dynamics of the Cold War, utilizing key documents and speeches to illustrate the ideological conflicts between the United States and the Soviet Union.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Cold War: A History in Documents' is Allan M. Winkler.
- Q: What edition of the book is currently available? A: The book is available in its second edition, which includes updated content and additional material.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 160 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in paperback.
- Q: When was 'The Cold War: A History in Documents' published? A: The book was published on July 15, 2011.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does this book include images or illustrations? A: Yes, the second edition includes several new images, including photographs and editorial cartoons.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, this book is suitable for educational purposes as it provides a comprehensive overview of the Cold War through primary documents.
- Q: What additional topics are covered in the second edition? A: The second edition offers more thorough coverage of the 1970s through the 1990s, with additional material on China and Africa.