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CIA's Analysis of the Soviet Union 1947-1991: A Documentary Collection

CIA's Analysis of the Soviet Union 1947-1991: A Documentary Collection

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Our take on the CIA's Analysis of the Soviet Union 1947-1991: A Documentary Collection

This 320-page hardcover collects declassified CIA assessments of the Soviet Union from the early Cold War through its collapse. Edited by Gerald K. Haines and the Center for the Study of Intelligence, it reproduces analytical memos and estimates rather than narrative history. It suits readers who want primary-source insight into how American intelligence judged Soviet intentions and capabilities. Compared with trade histories of the Cold War, it offers authenticity over synthesis, but the documents are dense and lack much editorial framing.

Best forCold War history enthusiastsStudents of intelligence and foreign policyReaders who prefer primary sourcesResearchers seeking declassified documents
Pros
  • Authentic declassified CIA documents from 1947–1991
  • Covers key Cold War episodes and analytical shifts
  • Hardcover binding for a reference shelf
  • Useful for research and classroom use
Cons
  • Dense, bureaucratic language with little narrative flow
  • Limited editorial context or explanation
  • Reproduced documents can be hard to read
  • Niche appeal outside Cold War specialists

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  • Hardcover documentary collection of CIA analysis of the Soviet Union, 1947-1991
  • Authors: Gerald K Haines; Center for the Study of Intelligence; Central Intelligence Agency
  • Genre: History
  • 320 pages
  • Publication date: March, 2011
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About the CIA's Analysis of the Soviet Union 1947-1991: A Documentary Collection

This is a documentary collection of CIA analysis of the Soviet Union, covering the years 1947 to 1991. It is a nonfiction history book written in English for adult readers.

The book is a 320-page hardcover with case binding. The authors are Gerald K. Haines, the Center for the Study of Intelligence, and the Central Intelligence Agency. It was published in March 2011 as a standard edition.

Format
Hardcover, case binding
Pages
320
Authors
Gerald K. Haines; Center for the Study of Intelligence; Central Intelligence Agency
Publisher
Military Bookshop
Published
March 2011
Genre
History, nonfiction
Language
English
Edition
Standard Edition
Age group
Adult

Specifications

Format
HardcoverSource
Book format
Hardcover
Genre
History
Pages
320
Age group
Adult
Binding type
Case Binding
Fiction/nonfiction
Non-Fiction
Publisher
Military Bookshop
Subgenre
History
Original languages
English
Edition
Standard Edition
Language
English

Questions and answers

Is this a narrative history or a collection of documents?
It is a documentary collection. The bulk of the book reproduces CIA analyses and estimates, with minimal narrative connecting them.
Who edited this volume?
Gerald K. Haines edited it with the Center for the Study of Intelligence, the CIA's in-house history office.
Does it cover the entire Cold War?
Yes, the documents span 1947 to 1991, from the early containment assessments to analyses of the Soviet collapse.
Is this suitable for casual readers?
It is best for those with a serious interest in intelligence or Cold War history. Casual readers may find the documents dry and repetitive.
What is the page count and format?
It is a 320-page hardcover in standard edition, published in 2011.
Where is the CIA's Analysis of the Soviet Union 1947-1991: A Documentary Collection cheapest?
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