Chronology of the Cold War: 1917-1992 / Edition 1

by Lester Brune, Richard Dean Burns

Overview

More than just a timeline, the Chronology of the Cold War is in-depth chronological narrative organized into sections. Each section carries a clear date and summary heading. The five major sections are

I. Cold Peace, 1917-1940
II. The Strange Alliance, 1941-1945
III. Containment and Détente, 1946-1975
IV. Confrontation & Conciliation, 1976-1991
V. Epilogue

Based on sections of the Chronological History of U.S. Foreign Relations (Routledge 2003), the book includes significant additional material on Russia, China, arms control, and the Cold War in the Third World. This easy-to-use reference also includes an introductory section reviewing the history leading up to the Cold War from 1917 to 1945, a general bibliography of resources on the Cold War and is illustrated with photographs from presidential libraries and 18 maps.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415973397
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/31/2005
Pages:	720
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Lester Brune, Richard Dean Burns

Table of Contents

List of Maps — Preface and Acknowledgments — Introduction — I. The Cold Peace, 1917-1940 — II. The ‘‘Strange Alliance,’’ 1940-1945 — III. Containment and Detente, 1946-1976 — IV. Confrontation and Conciliation, 1976-1991 — V. Epilogue — Bibliography — Appendix: Soviet Premiers and General Secretaries — Index.

Editorial Reviews

'succinct and clear...' — Library Journal

'This volume contains newly researched photographs and two newly commissioned maps... Entries offer synopses and in-depth reading... Numerous line maps, b&w photos, a categorized bibliography, and appended information on Soviet premiers and general secretaries during this major period in world history.' — Reference & Research Book News

'This entire work should be seen as a useful tool for the historian checking a fact or a student looking to start a research project. This work is highly recommended for all types and levels of libraries.' — American Reference Books Annual

'A detailed examination of the long standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union. For the student researching the Cold War, this volume is definitely a convenient tool.' —Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews

'This solid reference work will appeal to scholars, historians, librarians, students, and other. It belongs in all types of libraries, not only those having special sections on Slavic and Eastern European studies. Recommended.' —Choice

'This book will certainly help to enlighten readers, both in public and academic libraries, who wish to inform themselves about these important events of twentieth century history' — Reference Reviews

'Succinct and clear.'– Library Journal

'This entire work should be seen as a useful tool for the historian checking a fact or a student looking to start a research project. This work is highly recommended for all types and levels of libraries.' – American Reference Books Annual

'This solid reference work will appeal to scholars, historians, librarians, students, and other. It belongs in all types of libraries, not only those having special sections on Slavic and Eastern European studies. Recommended.' – CHOICE

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