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With extensive discussion of the global effects of the Cold War as well as the role of individuals, this book provides readers the opportunity to understand the global reach of the 45-year-long conflict that shaped the latter half of the 20th century. From the definition of the term cold war and an explanation of the conflicting ideologies of communism and capitalism, through to the rise of Yeltsin and the Cold War in film, this is a truly comprehensive look at the conflict.