The United States and the Origins of the Cold War, 1941-1947

The United States and the Origins of the Cold War, 1941-1947
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Publisher : Columbia University Press
Total Pages : 420
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ISBN-10 : 023112239X
ISBN-13 : 9780231122399
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Book Synopsis The United States and the Origins of the Cold War, 1941-1947 by : John Lewis Gaddis

Download or read book The United States and the Origins of the Cold War, 1941-1947 written by John Lewis Gaddis and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book moves beyond the focus on economic considerations that was central to the work of New Left historians, examining the many other forces--domestic politics, bureaucratic inertia, quirks of personality, and perceptions of Soviet intentions--that influenced key decision makers in Washington.


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