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Morris, Neil, 1946-

1945 to the Cold War / 1945 to the Cold War : a time of change. Neil Morris. - [S.l.] : Zak Books, 2009. - 48 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm. - History ; 22 .

Includes index.

World divisions -- The post-war world -- Start of the Cold War -- Independence for India -- The foundation of Israel -- Europe rises from the ashes -- Post-war Britain -- Communist China -- The developing world -- The struggle for east and southeast Asia -- Winds of change in Africa -- The USA: confrontation and civil rights -- Icons, idols, and trends -- The space race -- Revolts in Central and South America -- US-Soviet stand-off -- The Reagan-Thatcher years -- Soviet collapse -- Japan on the rise -- Scientific developments.

This book tells the story of the Cold War from its beginnings in 1945 to the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991.

9788860981844 8860981840


History, Modern--20th century.

D840 / .M67 2009

909.82