Description: Vintage 1958 Eurasia and East Asia MapExplore the vast expanse of Eurasia and the intricate geopolitical landscape of East Asia with this unique double-sided map from the 1958 Rand McNally World Cosmopolitan Atlas. One side showcases the entire Eurasian continent, while the other side focuses on China, Mongolia, Korea, and Japan, highlighting the complex Cold War tensions in the region.Cold War Tensions in Eurasia:USSR and Eastern EuropeThe USSR maintained a tight grip on its Eastern European satellite states, with the Warsaw Pact military alliance serving as a counterbalance to NATO.Western Europe and NATOWestern Europe was increasingly integrated under the auspices of the European Economic Community (EEC) and NATO, with the US maintaining a significant military presence.Berlin and the Iron CurtainBerlin remained a flashpoint, with the Soviet-dominated East Germany and the US-backed West Germany serving as a symbol of the divided continent.Cold War Tensions in East Asia:China: Communist ConsolidationThe Chinese Civil War (1927-1950) had ended with the Communist Party's victory, and Mao Zedong's government was solidifying its control.Korea: Divided PeninsulaThe Korean War (1950-1953) had left the peninsula divided, with the US-backed South and the Soviet-backed North facing off across the 38th parallel.Mongolia: Soviet SatelliteMongolia was a Soviet satellite state, with the USSR maintaining significant influence over its government and economy.Japan: Occupied and RearmedJapan was still under Allied occupation, but the US was already beginning to rearm and remilitarize the country as a bulwark against communism in East Asia.Map Highlights:Side 1: EurasiaShows the vast expanse of the Eurasian continent, from the Atlantic to the PacificClearly defined borders and geographySide 2: East AsiaDetailed depictions of China, Mongolia, Korea, and JapanHighlights the complex geopolitical tensions in the regionDetails:Size: 11x14 inches (each side)Condition: Good, with minor wear along edges from bindingSource: 1958 Rand McNally World Cosmopolitan AtlasA Vintage Collector's Find:Perfect for historians, researchers, and map enthusiastsA unique perspective on the region's complex pastA valuable addition to any collection
Price: 5 USD
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Year: 1958
Country/Region: China
