Abcs of Cold War History - Anglo-America, Bloc Sovietique, China, 1919-1994

A short, but highly relevant, history of the Cold War, 1919-1994, and its significance today. The 75-year Cold War pitted the Anglo-American world against the Soviet Bloc, with China, the ultimate prize.

List of contents

Introduction: The 75-Year Cold War in Perspective; A. The Anglo-American Special Relationship; B. The Bloc Sovietique Challenge; C. The China Conundrum; Conclusion: The Cold War's Strategic Significance Today; Selected Bibliography; About the Author; Index

About the author

Bruce A. Elleman was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1959. He received his BA from UC Berkeley in 1982, an MA in 1984, a master of philosophy degree in 1987, an East Asian Certificate in 1988, and his PhD in 1993 at Columbia University. In addition, he completed a master of sciences degree at the London School of Economics in 1985, and a master of arts in national security and strategic studies (with distinction) at the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, in 2004.

Summary

A short, but highly relevant, history of the Cold War, 1919–1994, and its significance today. The 75-year Cold War pitted the Anglo-American world against the Soviet Bloc, with China, the ultimate prize.

Product details

• Authors: Bruce A Elleman, Bruce A. Elleman
• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2025
• EAN: 9781839992278
• ISBN: 978-1-83999-227-8
• No. of pages: 92
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; HISTORY / Modern / 21st Century, military history, Military history: post WW2 conflicts, HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / Asia / China