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The Best Empire and Cold War Books
The Cold WarThe Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis
Buy used from: £3.98
Probably one of the best new cold war books around
Russia, America and the Cold War, 1949-1991 (Seminar Studies In History)Russia, America and the Cold War, 1949-1991 (Seminar Studies In History) by Martin McCauley
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a good and largely accurate view of events
The Origins of the Cold War, 1941-1949 (Seminar Studies In History)The Origins of the Cold War, 1941-1949 (Seminar Studies In History) by Martin McCauley
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Detailed with good background and a fantastic range of sources
The Khrushchev Era: 1953-64 (Seminar Studies In History)The Khrushchev Era: 1953-64 (Seminar Studies In History) by Martin McCauley
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detailed information on a very key period in the cold war conflict
The USA and the Cold War, 1945-63 (Access to History)The USA and the Cold War, 1945-63 (Access to History) by Oliver Edwards
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Excellent, if only it didnt end in 63!
Europe and the Cold War, 1945-91 (Access to History)Europe and the Cold War, 1945-91 (Access to History) by David Williamson
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Mixed reviews but i think it gives a very good overview of a vast period
Teach Yourself the Cold War (TY History)Teach Yourself the Cold War (TY History) by Carole Bryan Jones
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a good introduction book, basic in places
Cuba: A New History (Yale Nota Bene)Cuba: A New History (Yale Nota Bene) by R Gott
Buy new: £9.70 / Used from: £4.95
Fantastic in depth history of Cuba
The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire: Political Leaders from Lenin to GorbachevThe Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire: Political Leaders from Lenin to Gorbachev by Dmitri Volkogonov
Buy new: £9.70 / Used from: £7.47
well written and highly informative covering a huge area
RajRaj by Lawrence James
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a vast history of a fascinating period in the Empire
The Lion's Share: Short History of British Imperialism, 1850-1983The Lion's Share: Short History of British Imperialism, 1850-1983 by Bernard Porter
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good, although a more up to date copy can be found
The British Empire (Teach Yourself (McGraw-Hill))The British Empire (Teach Yourself (McGraw-Hill)) by Michael Lynch
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generally a good but basic book which covers a wide time period
Britain and Empire, 1880-1945 (Seminar Studies In History)Britain and Empire, 1880-1945 (Seminar Studies In History) by Dane Kennedy
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excellent covering the impact of both world wars
Decolonisation: The British Experience Since 1945 (Seminar Studies In History)Decolonisation: The British Experience Since 1945 (Seminar Studies In History) by Dr Nicholas White
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brilliant for anyone looking at Decolonisation and its world impact
The British Empire, 1815-1914 (Access to History)The British Empire, 1815-1914 (Access to History) by Dr Frank McDonough
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detailed with good use of diagrams (good for revision) although proved limited for my use