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The Cold War

A World History

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The Cold War

Written by: Odd Arne Westad
Narrated by: Julian Elfer
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In The Cold War, Odd Arne Westad offers a new perspective on a century when a superpower rivalry and an ideological war transformed every corner of our globe. We traditionally think of the Cold War as a post-World War II diplomatic and military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. But in this major new work, Westad argues that the conflict must be understood as a global ideological confrontation with roots in the industrial revolution and with continuing implications for the world today. The Cold War may have begun on the perimeters of Europe, but it had its largest impacts in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Expanding our understanding of the Cold War both geographically and chronologically, Westad offers the definitive new history of an ongoing battle.

©2017 Odd Arne Westad (P)2017 HighBridge, a Division of Recorded Books 20th Century Americas Elections & Political Process Europe Freedom & Security Ideologies & Doctrines International Relations Modern Political Science Politics & Government Russia United States World War Middle East Soviet Union Africa Military Cold War Imperialism Self-Determination Socialism Human Rights Capitalism Interwar Period Refugee Iran Vietnam War American Foreign Policy Latin America Social justice Imperial Japan Espionage China Colonial Period Middle Ages Political History
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There is a ton of great information in this book, but it lacks overall organisation. The Chapters jump from one topic to another with little or no direction. Overall it is still worth the listen but I think that a better means of organising the information and threads would make it much more compelling.

Deep but disjointed

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This book was an engaging history lesson. It is not over filled with boring details and timelines, but follows a narrative approach finishing ideas and plot lines as needed, sometimes going back in history to pick up on loose ends. At no point did I think this book too long or dry. Highly recommended.

very enjoyable.

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Wonderful mixture of factual information and speculation on global trends and forces peppered with insightful quotations to add colour to the mélange.

Erudite Tour de Force

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Really enjoyed this comprehensive narrative on the Cold War, highly recommend! Narrator does an excellent job.

Comprehensive Cold War study

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I learned so much from this book! Really appreciate the time and effort that it must have taken to write something like this. Really outstanding work.

Phenomenal book

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