The Cold War: 1945-1991

Mason provides concise coverage of the entire Cold War, paying particular attention to the Soviet-American dimension. This pamphlet:

* Analyzes the origins of the conflict

* Examines how the existence of nuclear weapons gives a unique character to the period

* Discusses the involvement of other nations and regions, particularly China

* Explains how and why the cold war ended

* Draws on recent research of revisionist scholars.