United States, Italy and the Origins of Cold War - Waging Political Warfare, 1945-1950

This international history of the origins of 'cold war' in postwar Europe examines the complex relationship between the United States and Italy.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Uncertain bonds (1945-6); 2. Catalysts of convergence (1946-7); 3. Italy in American visions (1947); 4. The consolidation of DC-centrists (1947); 5. Means short of war (1946-8); 6. The 1948 election campaign; 7. Rocky relationships (1948-50); 8. Organising political warfare (1948-50); Conclusion; Bibliography.

About the author

Kaeten Mistry is Lecturer in American History at the University of East Anglia. He specialises in the history of American foreign relations, US-Italian relations, and intelligence.

Summary

This international history of the origins and nature of 'cold war', offers the first systematic examination of the complex relationship between the United States and Italy. It reveals how covert operations, overt tactics and propaganda were used in a coordinated offensive against international communism.

Product details

• Authors: Kaeten Mistry, Kaeten (University of East Anglia) Mistry, Mistry Kaeten
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.08.2016
• EAN: 9781316620335
• ISBN: 978-1-316-62033-5
• No. of pages: 312
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; European History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, International Relations, Italy, Diplomacy, United States of America, USA, c 1950 to c 1959, History of the Americas, Cold wars and proxy conflicts