How the Cold War Ended

Nonfiction, History, Asian, Russia, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Relations, Americas, United States, 20th Century
Cover of the book How the Cold War Ended by John Prados, Potomac Books Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John Prados ISBN: 9781597976121
Publisher: Potomac Books Inc. Publication: December 31, 2010
Imprint: Potomac Books Inc. Language: English
Author: John Prados
ISBN: 9781597976121
Publisher: Potomac Books Inc.
Publication: December 31, 2010
Imprint: Potomac Books Inc.
Language: English
The Cold War continues to shape international relations almost twenty years after being acknowledged as the central event of the last half of the twentieth century. Interpretations of how it ended thus remain crucial to an accurate understanding of global events and foreign policy. The reasons for the Cold WarÆs conclusion, and the timing of its ending, are disputed to this day.

In this concise introduction to the Cold War and its enduring legacy, John Prados recognizes the debate between those who argue the United States was the key player in bringing it to a close and those who maintain that American actions were secondary factors. Like a crime scene investigator meticulously dissecting evidence, he applies a succession of different methods of historical analysis to illuminate the key cataclysmic events of the 1980s and early 1990s from a range of perspectives. He also incorporates evidence from European and Soviet intelligence sources into the study. The result is a stunning narrative that redefines the era, embraces debate, and deconstructs history, providing a coherent explanation for the upheavals that ended the conflict.

How the Cold War Ended also provides an in-depth guide to conducting historical inquiries: how to choose a subject, how to frame a narrative, and how to conduct research and draw conclusions. Prados does this for a variety of methods of historical analysis, furnishing a how-to guide for ôdoing historyö even as it explores a crucial
case study.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
The Cold War continues to shape international relations almost twenty years after being acknowledged as the central event of the last half of the twentieth century. Interpretations of how it ended thus remain crucial to an accurate understanding of global events and foreign policy. The reasons for the Cold WarÆs conclusion, and the timing of its ending, are disputed to this day.

In this concise introduction to the Cold War and its enduring legacy, John Prados recognizes the debate between those who argue the United States was the key player in bringing it to a close and those who maintain that American actions were secondary factors. Like a crime scene investigator meticulously dissecting evidence, he applies a succession of different methods of historical analysis to illuminate the key cataclysmic events of the 1980s and early 1990s from a range of perspectives. He also incorporates evidence from European and Soviet intelligence sources into the study. The result is a stunning narrative that redefines the era, embraces debate, and deconstructs history, providing a coherent explanation for the upheavals that ended the conflict.

How the Cold War Ended also provides an in-depth guide to conducting historical inquiries: how to choose a subject, how to frame a narrative, and how to conduct research and draw conclusions. Prados does this for a variety of methods of historical analysis, furnishing a how-to guide for ôdoing historyö even as it explores a crucial
case study.

More books from Potomac Books Inc.

Cover of the book Breeding Ground by John Prados
Cover of the book The Life and Mysterious Death of Ian MacKintosh by John Prados
Cover of the book Wanting War: Why the Bush Administration Invaded Iraq by John Prados
Cover of the book Gone at 3:17 by John Prados
Cover of the book The Future of Health-Care Delivery by John Prados
Cover of the book Defiant Failed State by John Prados
Cover of the book Britannia's Fist: From Civil War to World War—An Alternate History by John Prados
Cover of the book Whiskey Women by John Prados
Cover of the book The Most Famous Woman in Baseball: Effa Manley and the Negro Leagues by John Prados
Cover of the book Same Knight, Different Channel by John Prados
Cover of the book Obama's America: A Transformative Vision of Our National Identity by John Prados
Cover of the book Cynicism and the Evolution of the American Dream by John Prados
Cover of the book Hannibal: The Military Biography of Rome's Greatest Enemy by John Prados
Cover of the book The NYPD's First Fifty Years by John Prados
Cover of the book Making Sense of Proxy Wars by John Prados
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy