The Cold War and Soviet Insecurity: The Stalin YearsIn this long-awaited sequel to his acclaimed Russia's Road to the Cold War (1979), Vojtech Mastny offers a thorough history of the early years of the Cold War, drawing upon his extensive research in newly opened Soviet archives. Just as the earlier volume offered the definitive portrait of Joseph Stalin's foreign policy during World War II, The Cold War and Soviet Insecurity affords readers an equally superb account of Stalin's foreign policy during his last years. Combining important new data with the fascinating insights of one of our leading authorities on Soviet affairs, this book illuminates a crucial period in recent world history. |
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1 Stalins Quest for Soviet Security | 11 |
2 The Specter of Communism September 1947June 1948 | 30 |
3 A Harvest of Blunders June 1948April 1949 | 47 |
4 Retreat and Consolidation April 1949November 1949 | 63 |
5 Resuming Advance November 1949June 1950 | 80 |
6 The Test of Strength June 1950January 1951 | 98 |
7 On the Defensive January 1951March 1952 | 116 |
8 Fits and Starts March 1952November 1952 | 134 |
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