About the Author

Melvyn P. Leffler is Professor of History at the University of Virginia.

Reviews

"Magisterial ... This book is without question a major achievement. It is a masterly work of synthesis, weaving together in a single coherent study the various and often contradictory trends in previous historical writing on the Cold War's origins. It is indefatigably researched ... and most important, it is an intellectually honest work... A fine book." - The Atlantic "A brilliant new book... An invaluable contribution." - The Nation "The best book to date on the Truman administration and the origins of the Cold War." - Detroit Free Press

"Magisterial ... This book is without question a major achievement. It is a masterly work of synthesis, weaving together in a single coherent study the various and often contradictory trends in previous historical writing on the Cold War's origins. It is indefatigably researched ... and most important, it is an intellectually honest work... A fine book." - The Atlantic "A brilliant new book... An invaluable contribution." - The Nation "The best book to date on the Truman administration and the origins of the Cold War." - Detroit Free Press