--- product_id: 186814688 title: "The Cold War: A World History" price: "419 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/186814688-the-cold-war-a-world-history store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # The Cold War: A World History **Price:** 419 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cold War: A World History - **How much does it cost?** 419 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/186814688-the-cold-war-a-world-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 'Masterly ... a book of resounding importance for appraising our global future as well as understanding our past' Richard Davenport-Hines, The Times Literary Supplement , Books of the Year 'A masterful survey that will set the standard for Cold War scholarship for years to come' Jonathan Steele, London Review of Books As Germany and then Japan surrendered in 1945 there was a tremendous hope that a new and much better world could be created from the moral and physical ruins of the conflict. Instead, the combination of the huge power of the USA and USSR and the near-total collapse of most of their rivals created a unique, grim new environment: the Cold War. For over forty years the demands of the Cold War shaped the life of almost all of us. There was no part of the world where East and West did not, ultimately, demand a blind and absolute allegiance, and nowhere into which the West and East did not reach. Countries as remote from each other as Korea, Angola and Cuba were defined by their allegiances. Almost all civil wars became proxy conflicts for the superpowers. Europe was seemingly split in two indefinitely. Arne Westad's remarkable new book is the first to have the distance from these events and the ambition to create a convincing, powerful narrative of the Cold War. The book is genuinely global in its reach and captures the dramas and agonies of a period always overshadowed by the horror of nuclear war and which, for millions of people, was not 'cold' at all: a time of relentless violence, squandered opportunities and moral failure. Review: Comprehensive and easy to read - Very good book. But a bit too long. It covers mahor wars across continents and is easy and interesting to read. Review: Valu for money - Good ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #39,063 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Cold War #37 in United States History (Books) #75 in European History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 666 Reviews | ## Images ![The Cold War: A World History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91aYsYF-OJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comprehensive and easy to read *by S***N on 2 June 2026* Very good book. But a bit too long. It covers mahor wars across continents and is easy and interesting to read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Valu for money *by B***S on 9 May 2026* Good ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A comprehensive history of the Cold War on the global scale *by V***J on 26 April 2023* The book covers all the aspects of the Cold War instances in over the four decades after the second world war. Also it explains briefly how the seeds the ideological war was sown in the first half of twentieth century. The author has mainly focused on the policies of the USSR and USA under their respective presidents during their terms. Also the internal happenings of China, West and East Europe, Cuba, Vietnam and Korean wars are the main focal points of the book. The other conflicts in South America, Africa, Middle East, Indian subcontinent and South East Asia are also covered in short. If you looking for detail history of these regions during the Cold War then I would suggest to look for other books. The author has tried to explain the outlook of the people from both the blocks and the stand of non aligned countries. Also how the people were influenced from the American culture and socialist exposure in various parts of the world. Though I would have liked more of the statistical data and maps for better understanding. Surprisingly there is not a single map provided for a history book like this. Overall the book is for anyone who wants to know about the Cold War in brief. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Cold War - Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich - VIETNAM --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/186814688-the-cold-war-a-world-history](https://www.desertcart.no/products/186814688-the-cold-war-a-world-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*