Russia, America and the Cold War: 1949-1991 (Revised 2nd Edition)Routledge, 2013年11月4日 - 248 頁 The conflict between Russia and America shaped the world for over four decades. Both were universalist powers – they wanted every country in the world to copy their model of government and economy. They could not rest until the other side had been vanquished, and until the mid-1980s this included the prospect of nuclear war. In a new edition of one of the best-selling books in the Seminar Studies in History Series, Martin McCauley looks at the epic struggle between the two superpowers that put everyone in danger. In a clear and accessible manner, the book:
Also containing a Chronology, Glossary and Who’s Who of key figures, this revised second edition of Russia, America and the Cold War is essential reading for all students of twentieth century history. Martin McCauley is a seasoned writer and broadcaster who has a wealth of experience in Russian and international affairs. His recent publications include The Origins of the Cold War revised 3rd edition (2008), Stalin and Stalinism revised 3rd edition (2008) and The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union (2007) |
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Foreword to the second edition | |
Chronology | |
Whos | |
Glossary | |
Khrushchev and Diversionary Tactics 2 Khrushchev and China 3 Kennedy and Vietnam | |
PART ONE CONTEXT | |
THE COLD WAR IN PERSPECTIVE | |
PART TWO ANALYSIS | |
The KGB and Italy 8 The Russians and the Palestinians 9 Afghanistan | |
19851991 | |
The new PoliticalThinking The GorbachevReagan Summits | |
The Last Summit | |
PART THREE ASSESSMENT | |
Poland | |
A Top Advisers Withering Criticism of Soviet Foreign Policy | |
Gorbachevs New Thinking 13 The Reykjavik Summit 14 Gorbachev Reaganand SDI 15 Gorbachev and Mrs Thatcher | |
19531969 | |
19691979 Forging a new Relationship A new President andanew Approach China Changes SidesRapprochement with America | |
19791985 Détente Fails to Satisfy American Aspirations | |