A Brief History of the Cold War

De: Lee Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards Spalding

Narrado por: John Doherty

The Cold War was a crucial conflict in American history. At stake was whether the world would be dominated by the forces of totalitarianism led by the Soviet Union, or inspired by the principles of economic and political freedom embodied in the United States. The Cold War established America as the leader of the free world and a global superpower. It shaped US military strategy, economic policy, and domestic politics for nearly 50 years.

In A Brief History of the Cold War, distinguished scholars Lee Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards Spalding recount the pivotal events of this protracted struggle and explain the strategies that eventually led to victory for freedom. They analyze the development and implementation of containment, détente, and finally President Reagan's philosophy: "they lose, we win". The Cold War teaches important lessons about statecraft and America's indispensable role in the world.

©2016 Lee Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards Spalding (P)2016 Regnery Publishing

A masterful chronicle and analysis of the Cold War

This overview of the key events of the Cold War had to have been more challenging to write than an exhaustive history would have been. The authors strike a balance between a detailed outline of critical events and figures on the one hand, and insightful analysis on the other.

Concise History of the Cold War

I found this book an excellent recap on the cold war. I have a deep respect for these authors. I have read quite a bit on the cold war. I was wondering if I would really learn anything I didn't already know about the cold war. Even though the book covered a brief history, the post analysis of the events were revealing. What I appreciated most about the book was detailing how each US President dealt with the cold war and analyzed whether their policies provided success or failure.

Highly recommended for all to read!

Lee Edwards

I was an intern at the Heritage Foundation when this book was published and Lee Edwards and Elizabeth Spaulding introduced this book. This book not only uncovers the history, but helps the reader understand some of the philosophical foundations beneath the Cold War.

Succinct and useful

Helpful review of post WWII dynamics, and useful reminders of far we've come and could lose in Eastern Europe.