Secret History : The Cold War

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By: Reg G Grant

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Published: 9th October 2010
For Ages: 9 - 14 years old

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This series looks at the secret campaigns and operations of the major conflicts of the past 100 years.

Part of a six book series that investigates the hidden world of spies, double agents, assassins and saboteurs and how their actions affected the course of the world’s major conflicts.

In warfare, the battles grab most of the attention. But there is also a secret history to every war. In this series we look at this hidden world of spies, double agents, assassins, and saboteurs, and learn how their actions affected the course of the world's most devastating conflicts.

This book explores the secrets of the Cold War. The superpowers never fought openly on a battlefield. Instead, they attacked one another by underhand means-spying, propaganda, secret operations, and guerrilla wars.

Read this book and learn about:

the MAD world of Mutually Assured Destruction
the CIA spy chief who believed the British prime minister was a Soviet agent
the Bulgarian dissident who was assassinated by a poison-tipped umbrella.

About the Author

R G Grant has written more than 30 books for adults and children, many about twentieth century history. His recent works include Atlas of Conflicts: The Vietnam War, How Did It Happen? Hiroshima and Timelines: The Cold War.

From Allies to Enemies	p. 6
The Big Secret	p. 8
The Missile Race	p. 10
Survival in a "Mad" World	p. 12
Cuba and the Missile Crisis	p. 14
Preparing for the Third World War	p. 16
Agents and Spy Catchers	p. 18
The Atom Spies	p. 20
The British Moles	p. 22
Berlin: Divided City	p. 24
Tools of the Trade	p. 26
Secret Missions	p. 28
Enemies within	p. 30
Backyard Problems	p. 32
Guerrillas and Revolutionaries	p. 34
Hidden War in Vietnam	p. 36
US-Backed Rebels	p. 38
Propaganda and Prestige	p. 40
The End of the Cold War	p. 42
Timeline	p. 44
Glossary	p. 44
Further Information	p. 45
Index	p. 46
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ISBN: 9780749682279
ISBN-10: 0749682272
Series: Secret History
Audience: Primary / High School
For Ages: 9 - 14 years old
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 46
Published: 9th October 2010
Dimensions (cm): 27.8 x 22.8 x 1.2
Weight (kg): 0.416