Description: After Stalin's death in March 1953, many in the West were hopeful that it might be possible to overcome the Cold War and settle the plethora of outstanding East-West questions with the new leaders in the Kremlin. However, less than a decade after Stalin's death the Berlin Wall...
Brief description: Klaus Larres is Richard M Krasno Distinguished Professor of History and International Affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA and a senior fellow at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University, USA.
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"This exemplary collection of original essays sheds much new light on the evolution of the Cold War during one of its most dangerous and fluid phases. A model of broadly focused international history, The Cold War after Stalin's Death imaginatively probes paths taken-and not taken-by the Soviets, the Americans, and other key actors during a crucial period. Highly recommended for scholars and general readers alike." --Robert J. McMahon, The Ohio State University
"A richly varied collection of original essays addressing a question of enduring fascination and historical importance: what was the meaning of Stalin's death for the international system? Editors Larres and Osgood have assembled a stellar group of contributors, and together they produce a highly informative, authoritative volume." --Fredrik Logevall, Cornell University; author of Choosing War: The Lost Chance for Peace and the Escalation of War in Vietnam