This study provides a fresh assessment of the entire course of the Cold War, and is based on insights into the structure of postwar international politics revealed by the collapse of the Soviet Union. Drawing on newly released material and scholarly research from both the West and former communist states, it argues that the Cold War can only be understood by exploring the interplay between ideology, domestic politics, and military security - not only in the US and the Soviet Union, but in other states and movements with a capacity for significant military and political action.

Draws on the latest research only available since the collapse of the Soviet Union Provides a truly international history approach Clear narrative explores the reasons for the decay of communism as an international force
Reviews
'An excellent analysis... clearly written and concise.' Dr Michael Dockrill, King's College, London, UK 'a comprehensive account...vigorously written [and] based on considerable research.' History 'An impressive synthesis of the printed documents.' English Historical Review 'The author displays extensive knowledge and sound judgment of the policies of nations whose histories are so rich and complex that many historians could spend a lifetime of study before uttering the kind of sensible pronouncements that Ball repeatedly makes...The Cold War: An International History, 1947-1991 makes a valuable contribution to the Cold War corpus, as a reference text, as a possible course textbook, and as a model for all bold enough to write about international history.' Canadian Journal of History 'By writing a useful, judicious overview of the cold war from a multipolar perspective, Ball has made a valuable contribution to the literature.' The International History Review



Book Information
ISBN 9780340591680
Author S. J. Ball
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Hodder Arnold
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 428g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 155mm * 20mm