The End of the Cold War Era - (Historical Endings) by Saki Dockrill (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Between 1989 and 1991 the world witnessed a series of dramatic changes: the end of communism in Central and Eastern Europe, the reunification of Germany, the end of the superpower nuclear arms race, the demise of East-West rivalries in the Third World, and, finally, the break-up of the Soviet Union, all of which effectively ended the Cold War.
- About the Author: Saki Ruth Dockrill is Professor of Contemporary History and International Security, Department of War Studies, King's College London.
- 256 Pages
- History, Modern
- Series Name: Historical Endings
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About the Book
Between 1989 and 1991 the world witnessed a series of dramatic changes: the end of communism in Central and Eastern Europe, the reunification of Germany, the end of the superpower nuclear arms race, the demise of East-West rivalries in the Third World, and, finally, the break-up of the Soviet Union, all of which effectively ended the Cold War. This book investigates the many unanswered questions posed by sudden end of the Cold War and extracts essential lessons from our recent past in three major areas: Europe, superpower relations, and the Third World.
Book Synopsis
Between 1989 and 1991 the world witnessed a series of dramatic changes: the end of communism in Central and Eastern Europe, the reunification of Germany, the end of the superpower nuclear arms race, the demise of East-West rivalries in the Third World, and, finally, the break-up of the Soviet Union, all of which effectively ended the Cold War. This book investigates the many unanswered questions posed by sudden end of the Cold War and extracts essential lessons from our recent past in three major areas: Europe, superpower relations, and the Third World.
Review Quotes
"An interesting, well-researched and readable book that deserves to be widely recommended to students." --John Young, Professor of International History, University of Nottingham
About the Author
Saki Ruth Dockrill is Professor of Contemporary History and International Security, Department of War Studies, King's College London.