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Norman Stone's uncompromising and provocative history of the Cold War, now available in paperback. He offers a unique perspective on events from Vietnam to glasnost, and draws on his own experiences - such as his time in a Slovak prison - to show both the tragedy and the absurdity of the struggle that divided the world for 40 years.
Synopsis
Tells the history of how the West 'won' the Cold War. In this book, the author offers a perspective on events, from Vietnam to glasnost, and draws on his own experiences - such as his time in a Slovak prison - to show both the tragedy and the absurdity of the struggle that divided the world for over forty years.
