The Cold War 1945-91

by Michael Dockrill, Michael F. Hopkins

Overview

Michael Dockrill's concise study of the early years of the Cold War between the Western Powers and Soviet Union has been widely acclaimed as an authoritative guide to the subject. In this second edition, he and Michael Hopkins bring the story up to the events of 1991, and also expand coverage of key topics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781350307865
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	12/22/2005
Series:	Studies in European History
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	822 KB

About the Author

MICHAEL L. DOCKRILL is Emeritus Professor of Diplomatic History at King's College London, UK.

MICHAEL F. HOPKINS is Associate Professor of History at Liverpool Hope University College, UK.
MICHAEL DOCKRILL is Emeritus Professor of Diplomatic History at King's College London, UK.

Table of Contents

Editors' Preface
Preface
Introduction
Origins, 1917-1945
The Cold War Emerges, 1946-1952
Global Stakes, 1953-1961
From Crisis to Détente, 1961-68
The Cold War Declines, 1969-1976
The Demise of Détente and the New Cold War, 1977-1985
Renewed Détente and the End of the Cold War, 1985-1991
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index.

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From the Publisher

A well-researched and readable book.' – John Young, University of Nottingham, UK