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The Cold War: A New History
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?Outstanding . . . The Most Accessible Distillation Of That Conflict Yet Written.? The Boston Globe?Energetically Written And Lucid, It Makes An Ideal Introduction To The Subject.? The New York Timesthe ?Dean Of Cold War Historians? (The New York Times) Now Presents The Definitive Account Of The Global Confrontation That Dominated The Last Half Of The Twentieth Century. Drawing On Newly Opened Archives And The Reminiscences Of The Major Players, John Lewis Gaddis Explains Not Just What Happened But Whyfrom The Months In 1945 When The U.S. And The U.S.S.R. Went From Alliance To Antagonism To The Barely Averted Holocaust Of The Cuban Missile Crisis To The Maneuvers Of Nixon And Mao, Reagan And Gorbachev. Brilliant, Accessible, Almost Shakespearean In Its Drama, The Cold War Stands As A Triumphant Summation Of The Era That, More Than Any Other, Shaped Our Own.Gaddis Is Also The Author Of On Grand Strategy.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Cold War: A New History'? A: The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Cold War, detailing the events and motivations behind the global confrontation between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. from the end of World War II to the conclusion of the Cold War.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Cold War: A New History'? A: The book is authored by John Lewis Gaddis, a prominent historian known as the 'dean of Cold War historians' according to The New York Times.
- Q: When was 'The Cold War: A New History' published? A: The book was published on December 26, 2006.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This edition of 'The Cold War: A New History' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Cold War: A New History' have? A: The book contains a total of 352 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Cold War: A New History' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is described as an accessible introduction to the subject, making it suitable for readers who are new to Cold War history.
- Q: What kind of insights does Gaddis provide in the book? A: Gaddis draws on newly opened archives and personal accounts from key figures to explain both the events of the Cold War and their underlying reasons.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews for 'The Cold War: A New History'? A: Yes, it has received positive reviews, including praise from The Boston Globe for being the most accessible distillation of the conflict and The New York Times for its energetic writing.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Cold War: A New History'? A: The book explores themes such as the shift from alliance to antagonism between the U.S. and U.S.S.R., the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the political maneuvers of leaders like Nixon, Mao, Reagan, and Gorbachev.
- Q: Is there an edition of 'The Cold War: A New History' beyond the reprint? A: Currently, the available edition is a reprint, which may include updated content or formatting but retains the original text by Gaddis.