The Cold War

Focusing on the pivotal events and key figures of the Cold War, this comprehensive account reveals the transition from U.S.-U.S.S.R. alliance to fierce rivalry. Utilizing newly available archives and firsthand accounts, John Lewis Gaddis delves into critical moments like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the interactions between leaders such as Nixon, Mao, Reagan, and Gorbachev. The narrative is both engaging and insightful, capturing the era's dramatic essence and its lasting impact on contemporary global dynamics.