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The massive disorder and economic ruin following the Second World War inevitably predetermined the scope and intensity of the Cold War. But why did it last so long? And what impact did it have on the United States, the Soviet Union, Europe, and the Third World? Finally, how did it affect the... read more

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Explanations for the onset of the Cold War must begin with World War II.

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This is book 87 of 349 in Very Short Introductions. (publisher series)

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  1. Robert J. McMahon (Author)

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Page Count: 200

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