Teach Yourself The Cold War

Teach Yourself the Cold War covers all the basics, from the conflict's post-WWII origins, to the culture it created, to how the balance between the major powers was eventually tipped in the West's favor. This engaging title also describes controversial topics, such as what JFK and his assassin held in common and whether or not the tension between East and West was truly relieved after the Berlin Wall fell.The Teach Yourself History series present all the facts and dates in a dynamic format that enables you to experience and understand the great historic events that shaped, and continue to influence, our world.