The Usa And The Cold War 1945 63

Download or read book The USA and the Cold War, 1945-63 written by Oliver Edwards and published by Hodder Murray. This book was released on 2002 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition has been updated to take account of recent historical research into the period, including up-to-date interpretations relating to the Cuban Missile Crisis. The major issues surrounding the origins of the Cold War and its subsequent escalation into a global power struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union, are examined through an accessible narrative and comprehensive selection of sources. The author also provides an analysis of the extent to which the Cold War had an impact on Americaa s political institutions and society. The revised study guides provide a firm basis for answering differentiated source-based and extended writing questions.