Alice L. George
The Cuban Missile Crisis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415899727
- author:
- Alice L. George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Cuban Missile Crisis: The Threshold of Nuclear War by Alice L. George For thirteen days in October 1962, the world came closest to nuclear war as the United States and USSR engaged in a perilous standoff over Soviet missile installations in Cuba. This pivotal moment in Cold War history was resolved through back-channel negotiations, but its impact on international relations remains significant. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the crisis, drawing on government memoranda, personal letters, and newspaper articles to recreate the events of that fateful period. The author's concise chapters offer a detailed account of Cold War America, contextualizing its political, social, and cultural legacy. For those seeking a comprehensive understanding of this critical episode in modern history, The Cuban Missile Crisis is an essential read.
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