Iron Curtain: From Stage to Cold War

by Patrick Wright

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Starting with the original use of "iron curtain" to describe an anti-fire device fitted into theatres, this engaging volume tells the story of how the term evolved into a powerful metaphor that shaped the world for decades before the onset of the Cold War. Along the way, Wright offers fascinating perspectives on a rich array of historical characters and developments, from the lofty aspirations and disappointed fate of early twentieth century internationalists,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0199239681

ISBN13:9780199239689

Release Date:November 2009

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:540 Pages

Weight:0.90 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.5" x 8.1"

Related Subjects

Europe History International Relations Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Political Science Politics & Government Russia Russian & Former Soviet Union World

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