{"product_id":"9781405874304","title":"Russia, America and the Cold War, 1949-1991","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe conflict between Russia and America shaped the world for over four decades. Both were universalist powers – they wanted every country in the world to copy their model of government and economy. They could not rest until the other side had been vanquished, and until the mid-1980s this included the prospect of nuclear war. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a new edition of one of the best-selling books in the Seminar Studies in History Series, Martin McCauley looks at the epic struggle between the two superpowers that put everyone in danger. In a clear and accessible manner, the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives a succinct summary of the main turning points in the conflict \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooks at how the whole world was sucked into the Cold War \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows how the arms race eventually bankrupted Russia \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses whether or not America and Russia have learnt anything from this confrontation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso containing a Chronology, Glossary and Who’s Who of key figures, this revised second edition of Russia, America and the Cold War is essential reading for all students of twentieth century history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin McCauley\u003c\/b\u003e is a seasoned writer and broadcaster who has a wealth of experience in Russian and international affairs. His recent publications include T\u003ci\u003ehe Origins of the Cold War revised 3rd edition \u003c\/i\u003e(2008), \u003cb\u003eStalin and Stalinism revised 3rd edition\u003c\/b\u003e (2008) and \u003cb\u003eThe Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union\u003c\/b\u003e (2007)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47029215625456,"sku":"9781405874304","price":31.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781405874304_p0.jpg?v=1763716420","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781405874304","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}