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To The Same End: A Diplomatic History of the Soviet Union and the United States During the Cold War

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The Cold War was a period of intense geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies. The conflict was primarily based on ideological differences and a struggle for global dominance. The Cold War lasted from the mid-1940s until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

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Diplomacy played a crucial role in the Cold War. Both the United States and the Soviet Union sought to advance their interests through diplomatic channels, while also attempting to undermine the other side's diplomatic efforts. The Cold War was thus a period of intense diplomatic activity, with both sides constantly seeking to gain an advantage over the other.

To The Same End: A Diplomatic History of the Soviet Union and the United States During the Cold War is a comprehensive and groundbreaking study of the diplomatic relations between the two superpowers during this period. The book is based on extensive research in both American and Soviet archives, and provides a fresh perspective on the Cold War. The book is divided into three parts, each of which examines a different phase of the Cold War.

The first part of the book covers the early years of the Cold War, from the end of World War II to the Korean War. This period was characterized by intense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, as both sides sought to establish their dominance in the postwar world. The second part of the book examines the period from the Korean War to the Cuban Missile Crisis. This period was a time of heightened tensions between the two superpowers, as the Cold War reached its peak.

The third part of the book covers the period from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the collapse of the Soviet Union. This period was marked by a gradual thaw in tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, as both sides sought to avoid nuclear war. The book concludes with an assessment of the impact of the Cold War on the world, and a discussion of the lessons that can be learned from this period of history.

To The Same End: A Diplomatic History of the Soviet Union and the United States During the Cold War is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Cold War or in the history of diplomacy. The book is a comprehensive and well-written study that provides a fresh perspective on this important period in world history.

Endorsements

"A magisterial work of scholarship that will stand as the definitive account of Soviet-American diplomatic relations during the Cold War. Gaddis has produced a book that is both authoritative and accessible, and that will be essential reading for anyone interested in this critical period in world history."—Henry Kissinger

"A brilliant and deeply informed account of the diplomatic history of the Cold War. Gaddis has written a book that is both comprehensive and insightful, and that will be required reading for anyone interested in this crucial period in world history."—Michael Beschloss

"A masterful work of scholarship that provides a fresh and original perspective on the Cold War. Gaddis has written a book that is both comprehensive and accessible, and that will be essential reading for anyone interested in this important period in world history."—Robert Kagan

About the Author

John Lewis Gaddis is a Professor of History at Yale University. He is the author of numerous books on the Cold War, including The Cold War: A New History and We Now Know: Rethinking Cold War History.

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Security through Cooperation: To the Same End (Routledge New Diplomacy Studies)

by Walter A. Kemp

5 out of 5