Cold War History: The Secret Battles That Shaped the Modern World (The History and Legacy of the Ussr From World War I to the End of the Cold War)

The narrative unfolds with a thoughtful exploration of the early tensions that ignited the cold war, and gradually transitions into the heart of ideological battles that defined the era. The book highlights how propaganda, cultural currents, and even art played a role in shaping public perception and personal identity against the backdrop of global political maneuvering. This blend of macro historical events and micro emotional experiences enables readers to understand not only the geopolitical chess game but also the human cost and resilience woven into that fabric.Inside you will read about...•What was the cold war?•The origins of the cold war•World war ii and the beginning of the cold war•The cold war in the 1950s•The cold war in the 1960s•The cold war in the 1970s•The cold war in the 1980s and the end of the cold warThe cold war wasn’t a war in the normal sense of the word. It was a series of wars, protests, conflicts, and events that took place from after world war ii until 1991, but some people say it still exists.The stakes of this war were extremely high. Both sides wanted to push their ideas into as many countries as possible and at times were willing to go to war if necessary. But a direct war between the ussr and the usa would have meant world war iii, which would have very likely been the end of civilization as we know it.