A Distant Front in the Cold War reveals West Africa as a significant site of Cold War conflict in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Although the region avoided the extreme tensions of the standoff in Eastern Europe or in the Cuban missile crisis; it nevertheless offers a vivid example of political; economic; and propagandistic rivalry between the U.S. and the USSR. For Africa; this was a critical period characterized by decolonization and the formation of African countries' first foreign policies. The United States and the Soviet Union both hoped to win the sympathies of the newly established states; and Sergey Mazov's book is the first account of that competition; which the Soviet Union lost; largely through ignorance of the region. Mazov presents evidence from previously inaccessible or unknown documents in Russian and U.S. archives; as well as an international sampling of recent scholarly works. The rich historical account pays particular attention to the repercussions of Soviet West African experience on future Soviet foreign policy; especially in the Third World.
#210940 in Books Binchy Maeve 2015-07-21 2015-07-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .90 x 5.20l; .81 #File Name: 0804172765383 pagesMaeve s Times In Her Own Words
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. I didn't expect to love it so muchBy Karen WBecause this is not a novel; I didn't expect to love it so much. In a way; it is autobiographical. I enjoyed getting to look inside Maeve Binchy's brain. She is and always will be one of my favorite authors. I love her insights; her humor; her style of writing - and this book is no acceptation. The more I got into it; the harder it was to lay it down.10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Maeve BincheyBy barbara harwellShe is a wonderful writer! Her descriptions of the life and times in England and Ireland are often funny and fun.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. As usual....Maeve does not disappoint!By MamaI have read every book that Maeve Binchy wrote and loved every word. This book was; certainly; no exception. It was interesting to; essentially; learn where her stories and characters originated. She gives us a great peek into what made her who she was and lets us share in her triumphs and disappointments along the way. You will not be disappointed in reading this book. The sad part is; she is no longer around; but good to know her stories and characters will live on. They are all worth reading again and again.
