

An edition of Europe, Cold War and Coexistence, 1955-1965 (2004)
By Wilfried Loth
Publish Date
2004
Publisher
Frank Cass
Language
eng
Pages
320
Description:
This title examines the role of the Europeans in the Cold War during the 'Khrushchev Era' (1953-65). It was a period marked by the struggle for a regulated co-existence in a world of blocs, an initial arrangement to find a temporary arrangement failed due to German desires to quickly overcome the status quo. It was only when the danger of an unintended nuclear war was demonstrated through the crises over Berlin and Cuba that a tacit arrangement became possible, which was based on a system dominated by a nuclear arms race. The book provides useful information on the role of Konrad Adenauer and t.
subjects: Cold war, World politics, 1955-1965, National security, europe, Politics and government, World politics, National security, Communist strategy, Foreign relations, Strategy, Civil-military relations, Congresses, Guerre froide, Stratégie communiste, Politique mondiale, Relations extérieures, Politique et gouvernement, HISTORY, Modern, Diplomatic relations, Stratégie, Congrès, Relations pouvoir civil-pouvoir militaire, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING, Military Science, Military, Other, Kriegführung, Kriegsende, Militärische Planung, Militaire strategie
Places: Europe, Western Europe, Soviet Union