Covering the development of the Cold War from mid-twentieth century to the present day, this book explores the struggle for world domination that took place between the USA and the Soviet Union following the Second World War. . Key themes include the Sino-Soviet relationship and the global ambitions of China, the rise and fall of communism in countries such as Cuba, Angola, and Ethiopia, the US defeat in Vietnam, the gradual unravelling of the Soviet Union and the changing shape of the post-Cold War world._x000D_ Providing a wide-ranging overview of the main turning points of the conflict, this is essential reading for all students of the Cold War and its lasting global impact.
ISBN 13: 9781138999015
Author: Martin McCauley
