The Cambridge History of the Cold War (Volume 2)
"There has never been a Cold War history like it; everything about it is monumental....  In total, the volumes represent a successful interconnected attempt at describing the Cold War in full." -H-Soz-u-Kult"The geographic span of the book is particularly impressive, covering many regions and countries, including those not traditionally integrated into the  narrative... In this way, the authors combine the thematic-chronological approach with a regional context, significantly expanding our concept of the Cold War and its impact on countries and peoples." -Ilya Gaiduk, H-Diplo"this fine volume brings together leading scholars in the field to present in clear and perceptive chapters the latest knowledge and the current state of debate on the Cold War. There is no better place to begin to understand this conflict." -Michael Hopkins, H-Diplo"a sophisticated and lucid history of the Cold War during its second phase" -Sandra Scanlon, H-Diplo"if (I) could recommend just three books to a reader with no prior knowledge of the Cold War - the average undergraduate, say - it would likely be this series.  The breadth and depth of coverage, in disciplinary and geographical terms, is unparalleled." -David Milne, H-Diplo