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The War of Nerves
Inside the Cold War Mind
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A major new history of the Cold War: exploring the conflict through the minds of the people who lived it.
A major new history of the Cold War: exploring the conflict through the minds of the people who lived it
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Sixsmith has found another way of telling the story of the Cold War, one that laces history with the mind games that were played by both sides' - The Times
More than any other conflict, the Cold War was fought on the battlefield of the human mind. And, nearly thirty years since the collapse of the Soviet Union, its legacy still endures - not only in our politics, but in our own thoughts and fears.
Drawing on a vast array of untapped archives and unseen sources, Martin Sixsmith vividly recreates the tensions and paranoia of the Cold War, framing it for the first time from a psychological perspective. Revisiting towering personalities like Khrushchev, Kennedy and Nixon, as well as the lives of the unknown millions who were caught up in the conflict, this is a gripping account of fear itself - and in today's uncertain times, it is more resonant than ever.
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The War of Nerves by Martin Sixsmith is praised for its ambitious exploration of the Cold War through a psychological lens, offering fresh insights into one of history's most dangerous periods. Reviewers appreciate its clarity and engaging anecdotes, as well as its comprehensive coverage of events like the Space Race and espionage intrigues. This unique approach to Cold War history stands out by intertwining psychological theories with historical narratives, making it a vivid and illuminating read.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781781259139
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wellcome Collection
Edition: Main
Illustration: 50 integrated b&w images
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 460g
Pages: 592
About the Author
Martin Sixsmith studied Russian at Oxford, Harvard, the Sorbonne and in St Petersburg, and psychology at Birkbeck and London Metropolitan University. He witnessed the end of the Cold War first hand, reporting for the BBC from Moscow during the presidencies of Gorbachev and Yeltsin. He is the author of two novels and several works of non-fiction, including Philomena and Russia: A 1,000 Year Chronicle of the Wild East.
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