{"product_id":"the-cold-war-9780415195263","title":"The Cold War","description":"\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Cold War History Textbook for Students\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cold War\u003c\/em\u003e by Bradley Lightbody provides an in-depth examination of the complex arguments which divided East and West following the end of the Second World War. This academic textbook analyzes the eight major phases of the Cold War, offering students a structured approach to understanding one of the twentieth century's most significant historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Topics Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis textbook addresses the critical phases and developments of the Cold War period:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe emergence of the Cold War and initial East-West tensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoexistence and Detente periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlasnost in the late 1980s and the eventual conclusion of Cold War hostilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEducational Approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cold War\u003c\/em\u003e combines factual overview with background discussion of key issues that defined the era. Students will explore essential topics including the nuclear threat, the arms race, and the ongoing debate about who, if anyone, won the Cold War. The textbook integrates source material analysis, enabling students to develop critical thinking skills while examining primary and secondary historical evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for History Students\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for academic study, this paperback textbook serves as an essential resource for students examining post-WWII history, international relations, and diplomatic history. The structured format and analytical approach make complex historical events accessible while maintaining academic rigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBradley Lightbody, Head of History at Dewsbury College, West Yorkshire, brings educational expertise to this comprehensive examination of Cold War history, making it a must-have resource for students studying this major historical event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cold War\u003c\/em\u003e examines the complex arguments which divided East and West following the end of the Second World War, and analyzes its eight major phases, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e* the emergence of the Cold War\u003cbr\u003e* Coexistence and Detente\u003cbr\u003e* Glasnost in the late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining factual overview and background discussion of the key issues such as the nuclear threat and who, if anyone, won the Cold War, with analysis of source material, students will find this a must-have in the study of this major historical event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBradley Lightbody is Head of History at Dewsbury College, West Yorkshire.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680600363282,"sku":"9780415195263","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eb737200-b494-4686-bb0a-dc0ecd49d6b1.jpg?v=1734923047","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-cold-war-9780415195263","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}