A Brief History of the Cold War

by Elizabeth Edwards Spalding and Lee Edwards

Book Overview

The Cold War was a crucial conflict in American history. At stake was whether the world would be dominated by the forces of totalitarianism led by the Soviet Union, or inspired by the principles of economic and political freedom embodied in the United States. The Cold War established America as the leader of the free world and a global superpower. It shaped U.S. military strategy, economic policy, and domestic politics for nearly 50 years.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1621574865
• ISBN13: 9781621574866
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Regnery History
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.7" x 8.6"