The Cold War: A New History - Kindle edition by Gaddis, John Lewis. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ .

The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis is a masterful account of the global confrontation that defined the second half of the 20th century.

This definitive book provides a comprehensive and accessible explanation of what happened, why it happened, and how it almost led to catastrophe.

With newly opened archives and firsthand accounts from major players, Gaddis's writing is engaging, dramatic, and almost Shakespearean in its scope.

The product summary highlights the book's key points, including the shift from alliance to antagonism, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the maneuvers of Nixon and Mao, Reagan and Gorbachev.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex history that shaped our world today.