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The Great Cold War: A Journey Through The Hall Of Mirrors
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The Great Cold War Is Arguably The Most Fascinating Account Yet Written About The Cold Warand A Timely Enunciation Of The Lessons We Need To Learn From The Cold War Years If We Are To Be Successful In Tackling The Potential Confrontations Of The 21St Century. This Is A Riveting Expose Of Modern History For The General Reader, A Must Read For Policymakers, And An Eyeopening Overview For Scholars And Students.No Other Book Conveys So Vividly How Each Side Interpreted The Other'S Intentions, And What Shaped Their Actions. In A Richly Informed And Perceptive Insider'S Account, Former British Diplomat Gordon Barrass Shows That While There Were Times When Each Side Did Understand The Other'S Intentions, There Were Also Times When They Were Wildly Wrongleading To The Chilling Revelation That The Situation Was Far More Serious Than Most People Knew At The Timeor Imagine Now.In Looking Back Over That Halfcentury Of Confrontation, Barrass Poses Three Big Questions: Why Did The Cold War Start? Why Did It Last So Long? And Why Did It End The Way It Did? To Answer Them, He Traveled To Washington, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Warsaw, And Moscow To Interview Nearly 100 People, Including Top Policymakers, Strategists, Military Commanders, And Key Figures In The World Of Intelligence. Their Narratives Reveal What Was Going On Behind The Scenes, Providing Valuable Insights Into The Mixture Of Insecurity, Ignorance, And Ambition That Drove The Rivalry Between The Two Sides.Barrass Concludes That Bringing The Cold War To A Peaceful End Was A Far Greater Challenge Than Just Being Tough With The Soviets. In The End It Depended On The Americans' Getting Inside The Mind Of The Soviets To Gain The Leverage Needed To Achieve Their Goaland Intelligence Played A Key Role In That Process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Great Cold War? A: The Great Cold War explores the complexities of the Cold War, focusing on how each side interpreted the other's intentions and actions, while also examining why the conflict began, persisted, and concluded as it did.
- Q: Who is the author of The Great Cold War? A: The author of The Great Cold War is Gordon S. Barrass, a former British diplomat with extensive knowledge of international relations.
- Q: How many pages does The Great Cold War have? A: The Great Cold War contains 496 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of the Cold War era.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it has been pre-owned but is still in satisfactory shape for reading.
- Q: When was The Great Cold War published? A: The Great Cold War was published on January 26, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does The Great Cold War have? A: The Great Cold War is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: Is The Great Cold War suitable for academic study? A: Yes, The Great Cold War is suitable for academic study as it provides valuable insights and narratives from key figures involved in the Cold War, making it beneficial for scholars and students.
- Q: What insights does Gordon Barrass provide in the book? A: Gordon Barrass offers an insider's perspective, revealing how misunderstandings and perceptions shaped the Cold War, along with interviews from nearly 100 influential figures.
- Q: What lessons does The Great Cold War teach about modern conflicts? A: The Great Cold War emphasizes the importance of understanding adversaries' intentions and the role of intelligence in resolving conflicts, which remains relevant for contemporary geopolitical issues.
- Q: Can The Great Cold War be appreciated by general readers? A: Yes, The Great Cold War is written in an engaging manner that makes it accessible to general readers, while still providing depth for those interested in historical analysis.