A Preponderance of Power National Security, the Truman Administration, and the Cold War

"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