Examines the backdrop of rivalry among world powers, the events that immediately preceded the first World War, the effects of the war itself, and its long term consequences
Discusses the causes of the Vietnam War and traces its course from the early stages before American involvement to the 1974 ceasefire and its aftermath
Traces the origins of Communism, the growth of Communist societies in Eastern Europe, popular resistance to the Communists, and the changes in Eastern European society, ranging from free elections to civil war, that occurred after Communist governments were overthrown.
The advances made by Japan and the other nations of the Pacific Rim in Asia since World War II have been termed miraculous. This book examines the real causes of the spectacular economic growth in these countries and shows how wealth and Westernization have affected traditional Eastern cultures. The author explores the many consequences of this growth on the rest of the world and shows how the international balance of power is changing.