History A-Level
The economic and institutional impact of war
What The economic and institutional impact of war means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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The reshaping of domestic institutions by the Cold War, including a permanent military-industrial complex, global commitments and the growth of federal power.
Topics that use The economic and institutional impact of war
- The changing political environment, 1917–80 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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