An international history more than a bipolar conflict between two superpowers, the decadeslong cold war had implications for the entire world. Carole fink cold war an international history ebook. I hope readers who lived through the cold war will also find the volume useful, because as marx once said groucho, not karl, outside of a. Diplomatic and international history, twentieth century european history, history. The book shows carole fink, one of the leading historians of twentiethcentury international relations, at the height of her powers. The cold war international history project supports the full and prompt release of historical materials by governments on all sides of the cold war. The origins of the cold war involved the breakdown of relations between the soviet union and the united states, great britain and their allies in the years 19451949 the origins derive from diplomatic and occasional military confrontations stretching back decades, followed by the issue of political boundaries in central europe and nondemocratic control of the east by the soviet army. I hope readers who lived through the cold war will also find the volume useful, because as marx once said groucho, not karl, outside of a dog, a book is a mans best friend. The struggle for germany and the origins of the cold war. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. The cold war began, a long period of rivalry 19471991 which pitted the u.
If you have access to this journal as a benefit of membership in the sponsoring organization, log in through the member link in the right column. Fink provides new insights and perspectives on key events with an emphasis on people, power, and ideas, along with cultural coverage from. What caused the cold war consider the importance of diplomacy as a resolution. It was waged on political, economic, and propaganda fronts and had only limited recourse to weapons. An international history by carole fink 76 ratings, 3. West germany and israel by carole fink cambridge university press. Fink the genoa conference, professor emerita of history at the ohio state u the long duel between the u. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading cold war. Focusing on the international system and on events in all parts of the globe, this pathbreaking volume provides a fresh and comprehensive analysis of the origins of the cold war. Cold war goes beyond usussr relations to explore the cold war from an international perspective, including key events and developments in africa, asia, and latin america. The struggle for germany and the origins of the cold war melvyn p. Fink also offers a broader time line of the cold war than any other text, charting the leadup to the conflict from the russian revolution to world war ii and discussing the aftermath of. Fink provides new insights and perspectives on key events with an emphasis on people, power, and ideas.
In many ways, the cold war began even before the guns fell silent in germany and in the pacific in 1945. An international history is a must read for all history enthusiasts. An international history offers instructors, students, and the general public a wellorganized and highly readable survey of recent history in all its implications. An international history in this accessible, comprehensive retelling, carole k. Fink also offers a broader time line of the cold war than any other text, charting the leadup to the conflict with the russian revolution and world war ii and discussing the aftermath of the cold war since 1992. The war on brigandage in france, 17971802 brown forging a peaceable kingdom. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Europe, cold war and coexistence, 19531965, wilfred loth ed. A very short introduction mcmahon has produced a commanding short narrative of a vital period in recent world history. In total, the volumes represent a successful interconnected attempt at describing the cold war in full. This second edition brings the collection right up to date, including the newest research from the communist side of the cold war and the most recent debates on. This is an exciting time to research and write the history of the cold war.
Dec 03, 20 more than a bipolar conflict between two superpowers, the decadeslong cold war had implications for the entire world. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Fink deftly tells the story of the cold war expanded beyond bipolar antagonism between the us and. The decadeslong cold war was more than a bipolar conflict between two superpowersit had implications. After the second world war, the usa and ussr became two super powers. Cold war goes beyond usussr relations to explore the cold war from an international perspective, including developments in. Soviet relations for decades and resurfaced as soon as the alliance against adolf hitler was no longer necessary. British and american anticommunism before the cold war, marrku ruotsila 4. Capitalism, the mass press, and the body of the worker in austrian socialism, 18881920. Clear, concise, and compelling, the cold war is a superb primer on the subject. Cold war, the open yet restricted rivalry that developed after world war ii between the united states and the soviet union and their respective allies. The decadeslong cold war was more than a bipolar conflict between. War, violence, and fear of brutalization in postfirst world war britain. Mcmahon cuban missile crisis october 1428, 1962 part of the cold war db 67258 one minute to midnight.
An international history in pdf format, in that case you come onto, a comprehensive history of the cold war discussing its international effects, a timeline that charts the leadup to the. Carole fink, a scholar of international history, modern european history, and historiography, joined the ohio state university faculty in 1991, received the universitys distinguished scholar award in 2007, and retired as humanities distinguished professor history emerita in 2011. The cambridge history of the cold war chcw marks a coming of age for cold war studies. Cold war international history project wilson center. Cold war an international history paperback carole k. Cold war history, the journal of cold war studies, diplomatic. Through an award winning digital archive, the project allows scholars, journalists, students, and the interested public to reassess the cold war and its many contemporary legacies. An international history is a comprehensive, analytical, and sovereign overview that provides readers with clear arguments, while never losing sight of the complexity of the cold war.
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David painter provides a compact and analytical study that examines the origins, the course, and the end of the cold war. Then america took the leadership of all the capitalist countries. Cold war 2nd edition 97808349824, 9780429973703 vitalsource. Bay of pigs invasion 1961 part of the cold war db 80728 cold war. War, violence, and fear of brutalization in post first world war britain lawrence protestants, decolonization, and european integration, 18851961. Through her clear prose and many years of research and expertise on the subject, carole fink brings refreshing new perspectives to the cold war, going beyond the conflict between the us and the ussr to include meaningful discussions of key events in africa, asia. The carter administration and the promotion of human. His overview is global in perspective and focuses on the interaction of international rivalries and national politics and policies. Foreign relations, domestic politics, and the cold war, 19651974.
Potsdam conference, the alliance started to crumble, july 1945 the cold war was fought on the political, economic, and propaganda fronts. Kennedy, khrushchev, and castro on the brink of nuclear war by. An international history kindle edition by fink, carole k download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Fink also provides a broader timeline of the cold war than any other text, charting the leadup to the conflict like the russian revolution and world war ii, and discussing. With the use of archival resources from the former soviet union as well as from eastern europe, germany, and china, we are be. An international history 97808347950 by fink, carole k. Fink also offers a broader time line of the cold war than any other text, charting the leadup to the conflict from the russian revolution and world war ii and discussing the. Between 2001 and 2008 he was a research fellow at the german historical insti. Carole fink more than a bipolar conflict between two superpowers, the decadeslong cold war had implications for the entire world. A new history is meant chiefly, therefore, for a new generation of readers for whom the cold war was never current events. Arguments on causes of war and peace churchill and the bomb in war and cold war we gotta get out of this place. Ideal audience this lesson is designed for a secondary u. An international history is a magnificent narrative of the cold war from a global perspective.
She describes how major changes we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes the cold war 19451963 study guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays. Cold war an international history 2nd edition by carole k. In this accessible, comprehensive retelling, carole k. Fredrik logevall, university of california, santa barbara.
Carole finks outstanding study details israeliwest german relations during their first decade of formal diplomatic relations. More than a bipolar conflict between two superpowers, the decadeslong cold war had implications for the entire world. This is unsurprising, given carole finks reputation for combining breadth of vision with meticulous transnational research. The cambridge history of the cold war edited by melvyn p. Understanding the origins of the cold war is central to understanding the international history of the last half of the twentieth century. Leffler the first wave of postcold war historical writing is now upon us, and commentators are moving swiftly to explain its meaning. The path to fearless, effective cold calling the cold war. Fink also offers a broader time line of the cold war than any other text, charting the leadup to the conflict with the russian revolution and world war ii and discussing the. Journals devoted, in part or entirely, to the period have proliferated. Indirectly the competition between the super powers led to the cold war.
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