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Checkmate in Berlin: The Cold War Showdown That Shaped the Modern World

byGiles Milton

In Checkmate in Berlin, the author presents a historical account centered on the Cold War Showdown That Shaped the Modern World. By tracing causes alongside consequences, the narrative gives readers both a grounded account and a route into the wider field of history. Rather than isolating its subject, the book shows how private experience and public systems continually influenced one another. The book ultimately clarifies what made these developments possible, who experienced their effects, and why the story remains significant.

Publisher

Henry Holt and Co.

Publication date

Jul 13, 2021

Format

Print edition

Pages

400

ISBN

9781250247568