Studies the events and policies which led the Soviet Union into the Cold War detailing the way in which Stalin conceived and executed the decisions resulting in the partitioning of Europe
An eye opening book on how the Cold War went from nebulous revolutionary activity in Russian Society to a full blown communist rivalry with the other great powers of the world. This definitely reshapes the picture of how the Cold War unfolded. I would recommend reading it alongside a text about American involvement in the Cold War if you do not have a great deal of knowledge on the subject. Really paints a clear picture. Highly recommend to anyone interested in this kind of thing.