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This collection of essays provides perspective on The Cold War, the CNN-produced 24-part television series and accompanying book, and presents material on both sides of the debate: Is the CNN series an accurate depiction or revisionist history? CNN's Cold War Documentary presents material on both sides of the debate to answer this queston.
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Twenty-four previously published articles and op-ed pieces critically examine the 24-part CNN television series Cold War . The pieces consist of conservative challenges to the perceived revisionism of the series which dared to criticize Ronald Reagan and suggest that the actions of the American government weren't 100 percent altruistic. Editor Beichman (Hoover Institution, Stanford U.) also includes a few pieces by the producers and writers of the series defending their work. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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