The Global Cold War: Third World Interventions and the Making of Our Times
The Global Cold War: Third World Interventions and the Making of Our Times
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011498
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 20th Century
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Odd Arne Westad's The Global Cold War examines the Cold War's worldwide impact, emphasizing interactions and conflicts in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The book explores how superpower interventions shaped local and global narratives, contributing deeply to modern history.
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The Global Cold War by Odd Arne Westad is widely praised for its comprehensive analysis of the Cold War's impact on the Global South. Critics commend its thorough research and fresh perspectives. Some note the dense academic language can be challenging. Overall, it’s celebrated for broadening Cold War historiography with detailed geopolitical insights.
Who Should Read The Global Cold War: Third World Interventions and the Making of Our Times?
A reader who would enjoy The Global Cold War by Odd Arne Westad is likely a history enthusiast or academic interested in Cold War dynamics beyond the U.S.-Soviet binary. Comparable works include John Lewis Gaddis’s The Cold War and Eric Hobsbawm’s The Age of Extremes, emphasizing global perspectives and geopolitical studies.
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Book • Nonfiction
Global • 20th Century
2011
Adult
18+ years
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