Publisher's Synopsis
The Cold War for Know-It-Alls is a reference guide to help readers understand the history behind the Cold War which was a conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union that began in the mid-1940s and lasted until the early 1990s. During this period, these two superpowers played out their rivalry in multiple arenas including military coalitions, espionage, a space race and a nuclear arms race. This publication describes the history which led up to the cold war, and details of what took place during the actual period of the cold war. The Cold War for Know-It-Alls is highly recommended for those who are interested in learning about the history relating to the Cold War.
