The Cold War: A Global History with Documents

by Edward H. Judge, John W. Langdon

This unique text provides a balanced, integrated, and comprehensive survey of the main events and developments in the Cold War as viewed from a global perspective. Coverage traces the Cold War from its roots in East-West tensions before and during World War II through its origins in the immediate postwar era, up to and including the collapse of the Soviet Union during 1989-1991. It also includes a comprehensive collection of more than 100 carefully edited documents (speeches, treaties, statements, and articles), making the great events of the era come alive through the words and phrases of those who were actively involved.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

496 pages, Paperback

First published June 2, 1998

Reviews

[Shari]

Cold War, The: A History Through Documents by Edward H. Judge (1998)

[J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good and comprehensive collection of the era's documents.

[AskHistorians]

An excellent collection of documents that trace the rise and fall of the Cold War.