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Edward H. Judge is professor of history and John W. Langdon is professor emeritus of history at Le Moyne College. Their books include Connections: A World History and The Cold War through Documents: A Global History.
Part I: Origins of the Cold War
Chapter 1: The Seeds of Conflict
Chapter 2: Adversaries and Allies, 1939–1945
Chapter 3: The Formation of the Communist Bloc, 1944–1948
Chapter 4: The Cold War Begins, 1945–1948
Chapter 5: The Battle for Germany, 1948–1952
Chapter 6: The Cold War’s Origins in Asia, 1945-1954
Part II: The Global Confrontation
Chapter 7: The Conflict over Korea, 1950–1953
Chapter 8: New Leaders and New Realities, 1953–1959
Chapter 9: The Cold War in the Middle East and South Asia, 1953-1960
Chapter 10: The Cold War Comes to Africa, 1957-1964
Chapter 11: Crisis and Coexistence, 1960–1964
Chapter 12: Southeast Asia and the Cold War, 1954–1973
Chapter 13: China, SALT, and the Superpowers, 1967–1972
Part III: The Search for a Solution
Chapter 14: The Heyday of Détente, 1972–1975
Chapter 15: The Decline of Détente, 1975–1979
Chapter 16: The Return of the Cold War, 1980–1985
Chapter 17: The Thaw in the Cold War, 1985–1988
Chapter 18: The End of the Cold War, 1988–1991
Chapter 19: Lessons and Legacies of the Cold War
For students who have no memories of the Cold War, there is no better introduction than A Hard and Bitter Peace. Judge and Langdon present clear accounts of every significant Cold War episode, responsible treatments of contentious issues, and understandable explanations of competing points of view. Theirs should be the essential text for any undergraduate course on the Cold War.
— William G. Frasure, Connecticut College
Judge and Langdon's book is outstanding. Written from traditional and global perspectives, it offers a comprehensive survey of the Cold War. Exceptionally well written, it is easily accessible by a non-specialist audience. This volume is the textbook for the newest generation of students. Most highly recommended!
— Mark Kulikowski, SUNY Oswego
Judge and Langdon have written a solid, well-researched text that is both accessible to undergraduates and balanced with rich detail. With excellent use of contemporary Cold War scholarship and primary sources, the authors weave together a complex, interesting narrative that brings a genuinely global perspective to the Cold War.
— Teresa Fava Thomas, Fitchburg State University
The third edition of A Hard and Bitter Peace is a lucid, well-organized introduction to the international context of the historic rivalry between Washington and Moscow from 1947 to 1991. It is a timely contribution in an era that many observers are calling ‘The New Cold War.’
— William Keylor, Boston University
Incorporation of updated research and scholarship
Clear, cogent, colorful, and compelling narrative
Capsule biographies and character analyses of all major figures
Introductory chapter that provides background, terminology, and context
Concluding chapter on the Cold War’s legacy and post–Cold War developments
Extensive maps and photos carefully selected to portray key Cold War actors and events, with captions crafted to analyze the images and connect them to the text
New features
Substantially expanded global coverage
Incorporates recent scholarship on both the Cold War and the concurrent struggles against imperialism
Greater emphasis on issues and events in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa
Expanded visuals
Reconceived conclusion to provide a more current and complete consideration of the Cold War’s long-term legacies and its influence on subsequent global developments