Publisher's Synopsis
Title: The Cold War: A Quick Read
Dive into the tumultuous era of the Cold War with this concise yet comprehensive guide. Each short article provides an easy-to-read overview of key events, figures, and themes that defined this pivotal period in history. From the ideological rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union to the Cuban Missile Crisis and the fall of the Berlin Wall, readers will gain a broad understanding of the Cold War's complex dynamics. Explore the origins and causes of the conflict, the personalities of leaders like Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Reagan, and the global impact of events such as the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Designed for readers of all ages, this book is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to unravel the mysteries of the Cold War and its lasting legacy.
The Cold War: Overview
Causes of the Cold War
The United States
The Soviet Union
Communism
The Arms Race
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Margaret Thatcher
Fidel Castro
Joseph Stalin
Leonid Brezhnev
Mikhail Gorbachev
Mao Zedong
The Chinese Civil War
The Korean War
The Berlin Airlift
Suez Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Berlin Wall
The Bay of Pigs
The Space Race
Laika
Yuri Gagarin
Alan Shepard
John Glenn
Neil Armstrong
The Vietnam War
The Yom Kippur War
The Soviet Afghanistan War
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Collapse of the Soviet Union
Legacy
