Fear, Fallout, and Freedom: The History of the Cold War For Teens

di Liora Kensley (Autore)

SD, 2025

The Cold War wasn't just a clash between superpowers—it was the backdrop to everyday life for millions of young people growing up in its shadow. For decades, teens around the world woke up knowing that the threat of nuclear war, political tension, and global rivalries could change everything in an instant. Yet even in an age of fear, there was resilience, creativity, and a fierce belief in the possibility of peace. This book takes readers inside the experiences of the generation raised under that pressure. From air raid drills at school and fallout shelters in neighborhoods, to the explosion of youth activism and cultural revolutions that challenged authority, teens played a far bigger role than history classes often mention. They were not just bystanders—they were voices demanding change, bridging divides, and shaping the world that came after. Through stories of protest, reform, music, technology, and the fall of walls that once seemed permanent, this book brings to life the tension and the hope of a world on edge. It helps today's teens connect with the struggles and courage of people their own age who lived in extraordinary times, and shows why understanding that era still matters for the choices we face now.

• Autore: Liora Kensley
• Editore: SD
• Formato: EPUB3 con DRMFREE
• Cloud: Sì Scopri di più
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798231199501

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