The narrative unfolds with a thoughtful exploration of the early tensions that ignited the cold war, and gradually transitions into the heart of ideological battles that defined the era. The book highlights how propaganda, cultural currents, and even art played a role in shaping public perception and personal identity against the backdrop of global political maneuvering. This blend of macro historical events and micro emotional experiences enables readers to understand not only the geopolitical chess game but also the human cost and resilience woven into that fabric. Inside you will read about... •What was the cold war? •The origins of the cold war •World war ii and the beginning of the cold war •The cold war in the 1950s •The cold war in the 1960s •The cold war in the 1970s •The cold war in the 1980s and the end of the cold war The cold war was international affairs for the second half of the 20th century. Nuclear weapons testing, civil wars in all corners of the globe and the race for economic dominance were all key spheres of the cold war, although they were just a few elements of a very complex global puzzle. More so than the great battles between carthage and rome in ancient times or the napoleonic wars, the cold war defined our world. But, there was one key difference between the cold war and earlier major wars. Due to advances in technology and communications, the cold war touched most countries on earth.