TY  - BOOK
AU  - HARPER John Lamberton
TI  - Cold war
SN  - 9780199237005 (hbk.) :
PY  - 2011///
CY  - \New York
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  - OST-WEST-KONFLIKT
KW  - COLD WAR
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-322) and index
N2  - 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
ER  -