Why Did the Cold War Happen?

by Paul Harrison

Overview

The Cold War Era dominated politics between the United States and the Soviet Union for more than thirty years. During this time, the two superpowers tried different methods to undermine each other without outright attack. What led to this long period of mutual hostility? This book delves into this question with the help of photographs, primary source documents, historian critiques, and informative explanations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433941672
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2010
Series:	Moments in History Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	11 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

1 The Freeze Begins 4

2 The World Divides 14

3 The Edge of the Abyss 22

4 Distant Conflicts 30

5 Coming in from the Cold 38

Cold War Timeline 46

Glossary 47

Further Information 47

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

Series Review: Moments In History "This Series Explains The Before, During, And After Of Seminal Events Of The 20Th Century In A Clear, Unbiased Manner. The Authors Walk The Fine Line Between Certainty And Moral Ambiguity, Knowing When To Pass Judgment An

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