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Cold war / John Lamberton Harper.

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HARPER John Lamberton

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Oxford historiesPublication details: \New York : Oxford University Press, 2011.Description: xii, 335 pages : ill., maps. ; 22 cmISBN:

9780199237005 (hbk.) :

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Summary: It is a story of delusions of omnipotence and rash behavior, punctuated by moments of redeeming statesmanship and self-restraint. Harper concludes that, rather than triumphalism, a clear look back at the Cold War's close calls with catastrophe and enormous cost in lives and treasure ought to evoke a sense of regret and humility, as well as relief.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-322) and index.

It is a story of delusions of omnipotence and rash behavior, punctuated by moments of redeeming statesmanship and self-restraint. Harper concludes that, rather than triumphalism, a clear look back at the Cold War's close calls with catastrophe and enormous cost in lives and treasure ought to evoke a sense of regret and humility, as well as relief.

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