The impact of the Cold War is still being felt around the world
today. This insightful single-volume reference captures the events
and personalities of the era, while also inspiring critical
thinking about this still-controversial period. Cold War: The
Essential Reference Guide is intended to introduce students to the
tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States that
dominated international affairs in the second half of the 20th
century. A comprehensive overview essay, plus separate essays on
the causes and consequences of the conflict, will provide readers
with the necessary context to understand the many facets of this
complex era. The guide's expert contributors cover all of the
influential people and pivotal events of the period, encompassing
the United States, the Soviet Union, Europe, Southeast Asia, China,
the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa from political,
military, and cultural perspectives. Reference entries offer
valuable insight into the leaders and conflicts that defined the
Cold War, while other essays promote critical thinking about
controversial and significant Cold War topics, including whether
Ronald Reagan was responsible for ending the Cold War, the impact
of Sputnik on the Cold War, and the significance of the Prague
Spring. Several analytical essays by prominent historians, plus 85
additional A-Z reference entries about conflicts, incidents,
leaders, and issues 35 examples of relevant primary source
documents, including speeches, treaties, policy statements, and
letters, such as the Marshall Plan and Winston Churchill's "Iron
Curtain" speech A detailed chronology of important events that
occurred before, during, and after the Cold War Numerous maps and
images of key leaders and events A comprehensive bibliography of
print resources
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