The Cold War Period, 1945-1992, Volume 8

by Leora Maltz (Editor)

Overview

The peace achieved at the end of World War II quickly gave way to a tense standoff between the democratic West and the communist East. This anthology covers an era of international intrigue and domestic turmoil as America faced not only a nuclear arms race with the Soviet Union, but war in Southeast Asia and race riots at home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737711455
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	10/22/2002
Series:	American History by Era Series , #8
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

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Editorial Reviews

Review: The Cold War Period, 1945–1992, Volume 8 "A collection of articles on various topics of importance that occurred in the past decade. The articles are well documented, with introductions that help capsulize the events. Students will find the chronology helpful, as well as the listing of further resources."—School Library Journal, March 2003

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