Origins of the Cold War covers the formative years of the extraordinary struggle between the two superpowers, the Soviet Union and the United States. In a clear and concise manner, Martin McCauley explains how the Cold War originated and developed and unravels some of the complex issues that gave rise to the Cold War. The book explores questions such as:

• Who was responsible for the Cold War?
• Was it inevitable or could it have been avoided?
• Was Stalin genuinely interested in a post-war agreement?