An examination of the Cold War, focusing on the Soviet-American dimension, discussing the origins of the conflict, the significance of nuclear weapons, the involvement of other nations, and the reasons why the Cold War ended.
Provides an analysis of the Treaty of Versailles, the peace settlement agreed upon by the leaders of thirty-two countries at the end of World War I, and examines the reasons why the settlement did not survive the 1920s intact. Includes a chronology and a map.
Describes World War II's long-term causes; discusses the motivations of Italy, Japan, and Russia; and examines such aspects as Great Britian's appeasement policies and the U.S.'s isolationism.
