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Book Synopsis: The definitive history of the Cold War and its impact around the world. We tend to think of the Cold War as a bounded conflict: a clash of two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, born out of the ashes of World War II and coming to a dramatic end with the collapse of the Soviet Union. But in this major new work, Bancroft Prize-winning scholar Odd Arne Westad argues that the Cold War must be understood as a global ideological confrontation, with early roots in the Industrial Revolution and ongoing repercussions around the world.
In The Cold War, Westad offers a new perspective on a century when great power rivalry and ideological battle transformed every corner of our globe. From Soweto to Hollywood, Hanoi, and Hamburg, young men and women felt they were fighting for the future of the world. The Cold War may have begun on the perimeters of Europe, but it had its deepest reverberations in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, where nearly every community had to choose sides. And these choices continue to define economies and regimes across the world.
Today, many regions are plagued with environmental threats, social divides, and ethnic conflicts that stem from this era. Its ideologies influence China, Russia, and the United States; Iraq and Afghanistan have been destroyed by the faith in purely military solutions that emerged from the Cold War. Stunning in its breadth and revelatory in its perspective, this book expands our understanding of the Cold War both geographically and chronologically and offers an engaging new history of how today's world was created.
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Discover the untold story of the Cold War and its lasting impact in "The Cold War: A World History". Unlike any other history book, this Bancroft Prize-winning masterpiece by Odd Arne Westad provides a unique perspective on this global ideological confrontation. From the Industrial Revolution to the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Cold War shaped economies, regimes, and communities across the world.
Immerse yourself in the gripping narratives of individuals who believed they were fighting for the future of the world, from the streets of Soweto to the glamour of Hollywood. This book explores the deep reverberations of the Cold War in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, where communities were forced to make fateful choices that still define their societies today.
As you turn its pages, you'll gain new insights into how the ideologies of the Cold War continue to shape major global powers like China, Russia, and the United States. Learn how the legacy of the Cold War contributed to the conflicts that ravaged Iraq and Afghanistan, and discover the alarming environmental threats and social divides that can be traced back to this era.
With its comprehensive scope and fresh perspective, "The Cold War: A World History" is an absolute must-have for history enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of the present. Join the thousands of readers who have praised its breadth, revelatory insights, and engrossing storytelling. Ready to embark on a journey through time?
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