Odd Man Out is a novel assessment of the motives and strategies of Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin, and Mao Zedong as they struggled to maneuver their countries into positions of advantage in the postwar world. Their successes and failures resulted in the catastrophic event that globalized the Cold War ---the Korean War. Based on recently released secret documents, Richard Thornton puts the reader inside the American, Soviet and Chinese decision-making processes during these earth-shaking events, events that have been misinterpreted for decades.

About the Author
Dr. Richard C. Thornton is professor of history and international affairs at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He is the author of a number of books, including The Falklands Sting: Reagan, Thatcher, and Argentina's Bomb. He lives in Arlington, Virginia.


Book Information
ISBN 9781574883435
Author Richard C. Thornton
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Potomac Books Inc
Publisher Potomac Books Inc