The United States and the Origins of the Cold War, 1941-1947 |
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| Author:
| Gaddis, John |
| Series title: | Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-231-12239-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2001 |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $38.00 |
Book Description:
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This book moves beyond the focus on economic considerations that was central to the work of New Left historians, examining the many other forces-domestic politics, bureaucratic inertia, quirks of personality, and perceptions of Soviet intentions-that influenced key decision makers in Washington.
This book moves beyond the focus on economic considerations that was central to the work of New Left historians, examining the many other forces-domestic politics, bureaucratic inertia, quirks of personality, and perceptions of Soviet intentions-that influenced key decision makers in Washington.