The Cold War
The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis, published by Penguin Books in 2007, is a historical examination of the geopolitical tensions that defined the latter half of the 20th century. Spanning 333 pages, this work delves into the complex relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union, exploring the events that led to a precarious stalemate and the looming threat of nuclear conflict. Gaddis provides insights into the motivations and actions of key figures such as Stalin, Mao Zedong, Ronald Reagan, and Mikhail Gorbachev, while also highlighting the impact of ordinary individuals on significant historical events.
Readers will find a detailed narrative that covers various aspects of the Cold War, including espionage, political maneuvering, and the social dynamics that influenced global affairs. The book addresses critical moments in history, such as crisis negotiations and the fall of the Berlin Wall, offering a comprehensive view of the era’s political science and historical context. Gaddis’s approach presents a thorough understanding of the Cold War’s complexities, making it a significant contribution to the study of modern history.
Official synopsis Publisher
A brilliantly arresting historical work, John Lewis Gaddis’s The Cold War takes us as never before to the time when the world stood on the brink of destruction.
In 1945 war came to an end. But a whole new terror was only just beginning…
Here is the truth behind every spy thriller you’ve read: why America and the Soviet Union became locked in a deadly stalemate; how close we came to nuclear catastrophe; what was really going on in the minds of leaders from Stalin to Mao Zedong, Ronald Reagan to Mikhail Gorbachev, how secret agents plotted and East German holidaymakers helped the Berlin Wall fall. It is a story of crisis talks and subterfuge, tyrants and power struggles – and of ordinary people changing the course of history.
‘Gripping’
Len Deighton
‘Superb … brimful of racy incident’
Independent on Sunday
‘A lively and readable history’
The Times
‘Force 9 on the Richter scale’
Spectator
John Lewis Gaddis is the Robert A. Lovett Professor of History at Yale University, and ‘the dean of cold war historians’ (The New York Times). He is the author of numerous books, including Security and the American Experience, the book recently pressed on his cabinet and senior security staff by President Bush.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “The Cold War” about?
Who is the author of “The Cold War”?
When was “The Cold War” published?
What is the ISBN for “The Cold War”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
