- 201 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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The Origins of the Cold War
About this book
A lively and accessible new introduction to the origins and emergence of the Cold War. Caroline Kennedy-Pipe brings to life the clashes of ideas and personalities that led Russia and America into decades of conflict and draws out important lessons for policy and analysis in today's equally formative period in world affairs.
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Key takeaways
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Insight 1
Analyze the diverse historiographical debates surrounding the origins of the Cold War, evaluating how different perspectives interpret the roles of key ideologies and political figures.
Insight 2
Trace the critical events and turning points that led to the emergence of bipolarity and the crystallization of the Cold War, both within and beyond Europe.
Insight 3
Evaluate the enduring legacies and modern resonances of the Cold War's origins, applying historical insights to contemporary international relations and policy analysis.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1 Cold Wars: Themes and Trajectories
- 2 Casting Long Shadows: Revolution to War
- 3 Wars and Empire
- 4 Far From Hegemony? Uncertainties and Constraints in the Early Cold War
- 5 The Shape of the Cold War
- 6 Reflections on the Origins of the Cold War
- 7 The Cold War Then and Now: Landscapes and Shadows
- Guide to Further Reading
- Bibliography
- Index
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