Michael Dockrill's concise study of the early years of the Cold War between the Western Powers and Soviet Union has been widely acclaimed as an authoritative guide to the subject. In this second edition, he and Michael Hopkins bring the story up to the events of 1991, and also expand coverage of key topics.

A concise introduction to the topic
New edition features expanded coverage of key topics and brings the work up to date
Incorporates the latest research and scholarship

Autorentext
MICHAEL DOCKRILL is Emeritus Professor of Diplomatic History at King's College London, UK.MICHAEL F. HOPKINS is Associate Professor of History at Liverpool Hope University College, UK.

Inhalt
Editors' Preface.- Preface.- Introduction.- Origins, 1917-1945.- The Cold War Emerges, 1946-1952.- Global Stakes, 1953-1961.- From Crisis to Détente, 1961-68.- The Cold War Declines, 1969-1976.- The Demise of Détente and the New Cold War, 1977-1985.- Renewed Détente and the End of the Cold War, 1985-1991.- Conclusion.- Bibliography.- Index.