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Cold War : the essential reference guide / James R. Arnold and Roberta Wiener, editors.

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ABC-CLIO, 2012.

Cold War -- Encyclopedias.

World politics -- 1945-1989 -- Encyclopedias.

9781610690034 (hc.)

xxxii, 443 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 393-414) and index.

The impact of the Cold War is still being felt around the world today. This single-volume reference captures the events and personalities of the era, while also inspiring critical thinking about this still-controversial period. Several analytical essays by prominent historians, plus 85 additional A-to-Z reference entries about conflicts, incidents, leaders, and issues. 35 examples of relevant primary source documents, including speeches, treaties, policy statements, and letters, such as the Marshall Plan and Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech. A detailed chronology of important events that occurred before, during, and after the Cold War. Numerous maps and images of key leaders and events. A comprehensive bibliography of print resources.

Arnold, James R., 1952-

Wiener, Roberta, 1952-

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