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The Origins of the Cold War, 1941-1949

by Martin McCauley · 1983

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Covering the formative years of the extraordinary struggle between the Soviet Union and the United States, this text explains how the Cold War originated and developed. The book explores all the questions facing students, such as: who was responsible for the Cold War?

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Cold WarCold WarMore like thisLess of thisWorld War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of this20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisEuropeEuropeMore like thisLess of thisSoviet UnionSoviet UnionMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 158 pages

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