The Cold War by Bradley Lightbody, Paperback, 9780415195263 | Buy online at The Nile
Departments
 Free Returns*

The Cold War

Author: Bradley Lightbody   Series: Questions and Analysis in History

Paperback

Examining the complex arguments which divided East and West following the World War II, this text analyzes its eight major phases from the emergence of the Cold War through the late 1980s.

Read more
Save
23%
RRP $75.99
$58.51
Or pay later with
Check delivery options
Paperback

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Summary

Examining the complex arguments which divided East and West following the World War II, this text analyzes its eight major phases from the emergence of the Cold War through the late 1980s.

Read more

Description

Examining the complex arguments which divided East and West following the end of World War II, this text analyzes its eight major phases from the emergence of the Cold War, through coexistence and detente, to glasnost in the late 1980s. Combining factual overview and background discussion of the key issues such as the nuclear threat and who, if anyone, won the Cold War, with analysis of source material, this book should be a valuable study aid for students.

Read more

Critic Reviews

'The book is mainly aimed at A-Level and undergraduate students and as such it is very successful. It is lively, with many telling quotations to illustreate various points. - Seer

'It is evident that Lightbody is up-to-date on the most important recent scholarship on the Cold War ... It can be highly recommended as a text for A-level students and possibly for introductory university courses.' - Journal of Contemporary History

Read more

About the Author

Bradley Lightbody is Head of History at Dewsbury College, West Yorkshire.

Read more

Back Cover

The Cold War examines the complex arguments which divided East and West following the end of the Second World War, and analyzes its eight major phases, including: the emergence of the Cold War Coexistence and Detente * Glasnost in the late 1980s. Combining factual overview and background discussion of the key issues such as the nuclear threat and who, if anyone, won the Cold War, with analysis of source material, students will find this a must-have in the study of this major historical event.

Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd | Routledge
Published
22nd April 1999
Edition
1st
Pages
156
ISBN
9780415195263

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.

Save
23%
RRP $75.99
$58.51
Or pay later with
Check delivery options