Michael Dockrill's concise study of the early years of the Cold War between the Western Powers and Soviet Union has been widely acclaimed as an authoritative guide to the subject. In this second edition, he and Michael Hopkins bring the story up to the events of 1991, and also expand coverage of key topics.

The Cold War, 1945-63

by Michael L. Dockrill

Published 10 November 1988
'...the information is concise, unapologetically straightforward, and carefully cross-referenced to a select but balanced bibliography.' - Sunday Times In this study of the cold war between the Western Powers and the Soviet Union, 1945-1963, Michael Dockrill provides a concise account of this period, taking into consideration the major political, diplomatic, military and strategic factors. He explores the origin and meaning of the term Cold War and analyses the literature on the period for the student approaching this subject for the first time.