Détente and Confrontation: American-Soviet Relations from Nixon to ReaganIn this revised edition of the acclaimed 1985 volume, newly declassified secret Russian as well as American materials are used as it reexamines the historical development of American-Soviet relations from 1969 through 1980. The book takes into account both the broader context of world politics and internal political considerations and developments, and examines these developments as experienced by both sides. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
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Contexts and Perspectives | 3 |
Domestic Political Contexts | 10 |
The Strategic Context | 16 |
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Detente and Confrontation: American-Soviet Relations from Nixon to Reagan Raymond L. Garthoff No preview available - 1994 |
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