Explore a radical reinterpretation of the Cold War with Anders Stephanson’s “American Imperatives.” This groundbreaking book challenges the conventional timeline and understanding of the era, arguing that the Cold War was fundamentally a US-centered process essential for America’s global dominance after 1947. Stephanson asserts that the classic form of this geopolitical struggle, often misunderstood as lasting until the Soviet Union’s collapse, actually concluded much earlier, after the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1963. Discover how the “American Imperative” framed global events and redefined the nature of superpower rivalry. Essential reading for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of 20th-century international relations. Add this compelling analysis to your “The Bookish Owl” collection today.