Small wars, faraway places : the genesis of the modern world, 1945-65 /
Burleigh, Michael,1955-
London : Macmillan,
2013.
The collapse of Western colonial empires after the Second World War led to any number of vicious struggles for power whose bloody consequences haunt us still. Acclaimed historian Michael Burleigh's brilliant analytic skills and clear eye for common themes underpins this powerful account of those struggles.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [557]-570) and index.
The collapse of Western colonial empires after the Second World War led to any number of vicious struggles for power whose bloody consequences haunt us still. Acclaimed historian Michael Burleigh's brilliant analytic skills and clear eye for common themes underpins this powerful account of those struggles.
Low-intensity conflicts (Military science)
Military history, Modern
World politics
Imperialism.
Cold War.