Cold war history: the secret history of the cia and a cold war assassination (a captivating guide to the tense conflict between the united states of america)

The seeds of the cold war were sown toward the end of world war ii. During the war, the united states and the soviet union were reluctant partners. The communist doctrine of the soviets was decidedly at odds with the us notion of capitalism, free enterprise, and rugged individualism. But as is often the case in history, despite their differences, america and soviet russia had a common enemy that brought them together-nazi germany.But soon after truman took over the presidency of the united states, american and soviet relations began to rapidly go south. Before the war was even over, disagreements arose over how the postwar world should be administered.Inside you will read about...-What was the cold war?-The origins of the cold war-World war ii and the beginning of the cold war-The cold war in the 1950s-The cold war in the 1960s-The cold war in the 1970s-The cold war in the 1980s and the end of the cold warClearly written and accessible, illustrated throughout, and the chapters progress chronologically with each section focusing on a different part of the world, making this book ideal for quick reference or for an enjoyable in-depth read. Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the first civilizations, follow marauding mongols on their quest to conquer, find out what made colonial empires tick, or the more modern origins of current conflict, the answers lie within these pages.