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LaFeber America Russia and the Cold War Cover
America, Russia, and the Cold War 1945 - 2002: Updated, 9/e
Walter LaFeber, Cornell University


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  • Clearly identifies major policymakers and explores major crises in the post-1945 world.
  • The thesis is exemplified by anecdotes and quotes from primary sources.
  • The author looks at how the Cold War was shaped by domestic events in both U.S. and Soviet Union. Although it has a strong U.S./Soviet base, it attempts to teach students to understand other points of view--Chinese, Latin American, European, and Vietnamese.