Cold War Holidays

“Impressively researched, fair-minded and frequently entertaining. . . . Provide[s] a fresh and learned perspective on a much studied subject.” — American Communist History

“Innovative, nuanced, and important.” — International History Review

“An effective case for the broadest possible view of what shapes the foreign relations of nations.” — Journal of American History

“[An] intelligent and engaging book. . . . Filled with fresh insights and evidence on the interplay among foreign-policy makers, business and labor interests, government leaders, and consumers/tourists. . . . Endy’s sophisticated blend of the histories of foreign relations and tourism enriches both approaches and should serve as a model for other scholars.” — Business History Review

“Rich in detail. . . . [Endy’s] research sheds light on the era of 'Rick Steves' Europe.'” — Boston Globe

“[Endy] has contributed an important piece to the story of contemporary globalization.” — Journal of Cold War Studies

“An engaging study that illuminates hitherto unknown aspects of Franco-American relations, and contributes to understanding broader issues of globalization and national identities. . . . Cold War Holidays is a valuable contribution to the history of diplomacy, mass consumption, and globalization. It broadens the scope of what constitutes diplomatic history to include tourism with its attendant attributes of culture and consumerism, and it offers a new perspective on Franco-American relations from 1945 to 1970.” — H-France

“Cold War Holidays is an important and original contribution to crucial debates on the nature and extent of globalization. It will serve as a telling rejoinder to anyone who would relegate travel and tourism to the margins of international history.” — Matthew Connelly, Columbia University

“The Cold War in Europe, thanks to Christopher Endy, has a new story. Endy convinces us that we can no longer separate mass tourism from foreign policy.” — Richard Kuisel, Georgetown University