Iron Curtain: From Stage to Cold War

by Patrick Wright

Book Overview

Starting with the original use of "iron curtain" to describe an anti-fire device fitted into theatres, this engaging volume tells the story of how the term evolved into a powerful metaphor that shaped the world for decades before the onset of the Cold War. Along the way, Wright offers fascinating perspectives on a rich array of historical characters and developments, from the lofty aspirations and disappointed fate of early twentieth century internationalists,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199239681
• ISBN13: 9780199239689
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 8.1"