Cold War (1945-1991)

Defining Documents in American History: The Cold War offers in-depth analysis of a broad range of historical documents and historic events that shaped the Cold War conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. This text closely studies more than forty primary source documents to deliver a thorough examination of the Cold War from 1945 to 1991.

Defining Documents in American History: The Cold War provides detailed, thought-provoking analysis of:

Post-World War II Alliances and Enmities

The "Domino Theory," "Containment," and Other Cold War Principles

Anticommunism in the United States

Espionage and the Intelligence Agencies

Daily Life in the Cold War EraThe Close of the Cold War

An historical timeline and bibliography of important supplemental readings will support readers in understanding the broader historical events and subjects in the period. An introduction for each of the major subjects covered in the title considers the significance of document analysis for students and educators.

Each in-depth chapter guides readers with historical insight and comprehension. The documents included represent the diversity of ideas and contexts that defined social, political, and cultural subjects throughout this period in American history.

Defining Documents consists of a collection of essays on important historical documents by a diverse range of writers on a broad range of subjects in American history. The series offers a broad range of historical documents on important authors and subjects in American history, with primary source documents, in-depth analysis, and comprehensive lesson plans that represent the diversity of ideas and contexts that define social, political and cultural subjects throughout American history. The Defining Documents series is perfect for students, those researching a particular era, or anyone interested in American History since 1492.