The Origins of the Cold War

'A fascinating exploration of how the cold war past continues to shape thinking about the contemporary world. As Caroline Kennedy-Pipe shows, cold war mentalities live on in the post-9/11 era - and to dangerous and devastating effect. An effective combination of History and International Relations, this book is illuminating and thought-provoking about the past and present shapes of world politics.' - Professor Geoffrey Roberts, University College Cork, Republic of Ireland 'A useful overview of the history of the Cold War, and a worthy contribution to Cold War studies.' - Europe-Asia Studies 'Certain to spark debate, this book should find its way on to college reading lists. It is brief, timely, well organised and goes beyond simply the recounting of a very complex period.' - Michael H. Creswell, Political Studies Review

A lively and accessible new introduction to the origins and emergence of the Cold War. Caroline Kennedy-Pipe brings to life the clashes of ideas and personalities that led Russia and America into decades of conflict and draws out important lessons for policy and analysis in today's equally formative period in world affairs.A lively and accessible new introduction to the origins and emergence of the Cold War. Caroline Kennedy-Pipe brings to life the clashes of ideas and personalities that led Russia and America into decades of conflict and draws out important lessons for policy and analysis in today's equally formative period in world affairs.