Mason provides concise coverage of the entire Cold War, paying particular attention to the Soviet-American dimension. This pamphlet:* Analyzes the origins of the conflict* Examines how the existence of nuclear weapons gives a unique character to the period* Discusses the involvement of other nations and regions, particularly China* Explains how and why the cold war ended* Draws on recent research of revisionist scholars. | The Cold War by John Mason, Paperback | Indigo Chapters