Description
An objective analysis of Cold War facts versus the myths, ideologies, and propaganda surrounding events and misunderstandings of the Cold War.
Far from fading into the mists of the past, the Cold War and related topics of NATO and nuclear weapon use continue to appear in headlines today. But do we truly understand the Cold War and its impact? Exploring topics such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, and the continuation of Communism, this book clarifies common misconceptions about the Cold War and helps readers understand what actually happened. Whether wondering about Cold War spies or the role of the Manhattan Project, readers will find answers and truths in this newest addition to our Historical Facts and Fictions series.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Myth 1. The Cold War Started at the End of or After World War II
Myth 2. The Cold War Was Simply a Military Stand-Off Between the United States and The Soviet Union
Myth 3. The Korean War Is the 'Forgotten War' Because It Was Insignificant in Cold War History
Myth 4. Cold War Intelligence Was Gathered by People Like James Bond
Myth 5. Neither Side Is to Blame for the Cold War; It Was All a Big Misunderstanding
Myth 6. JFK Won the Cuban Missile Crisis, and It Was the Only Cold War Crisis
Myth 7. American Military Power was Solely Responsible for Winning the Cold War
Myth 8. President Reagan and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Were War Mongers; Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev Wanted to End Communism
Myth 9. The Cold War Created a Bipolar World in Which Allies on Each Side Were in Total Ideological Alignment
Myth 10. The Vietnam War Was Caused by the Cold War, Fought Between Only the US and Vietnamese, and Ended Containment Policy
Myth 11. Communism Is a Good Idea That Has Not Been Implemented Correctly
Myth 12. The Cold War Ended in 1991
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Product details
| Published | 13 May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 240 |
| ISBN | 9798765143452 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | Up to 10 b&w images |
| Series | Historical Facts and Fictions |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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