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For thirteen days in October of 1962, a truly perilous flirtation with nuclear war developed between the United States and USSR, as the superpowers argued over the installation of Soviet nuclear weapons in Cuba. Launched by rash judgment and concluded through circumspect leadership, the Cuban Missile Crisis acted as a catalyst for change during the Cold War. Resolved through back-channel negotiations, the moment is popularly remembered as the closest the world has ever come to full-scale nuclear war.
Using government memoranda, personal letters, and newspaper articles The Cuban Missile Crisis, details the actual events of the political history, while explaining widespread public response. In six concise chapters, Alice George introduces the history of Cold War America and contextualizes its political, social, and cultural legacy. This will be a must-read for anyone looking for an in-depth summary of these important events.
For additional resources please visit the companion website at http://www.routledge.com/cw/criticalmoments.
Editions of The Cuban Missile Crisis
- EBook
- ISBN 9781136174032
- PDF
- ISBN 9781136174049
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For thirteen days in October of 1962, a truly perilous flirtation with nuclear war developed between the United States and USSR, as the superpowers argued over the installation of Soviet nuclear weapons in Cuba. Launched by rash judgment and concluded through circumspect leadership, the Cuban Missile Crisis acted as a catalyst for change during the Cold War. Resolved through back-channel negotiations, the moment is popularly remembered as the closest the world has ever come to full-scale nuclear war.
Using government memoranda, personal letters, and newspaper articles The Cuban Missile Crisis, details the actual events of the political history, while explaining widespread public response. In six concise chapters, Alice George introduces the history of Cold War America and contextualizes its political, social, and cultural legacy. This will be a must-read for anyone looking for an in-depth summary of these important events.
For additional resources please visit the companion website at http://www.routledge.com/cw/criticalmoments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cuban Missile Crisis about?
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For thirteen days in October of 1962, a truly perilous flirtation with nuclear war developed between the United States and USSR, as the superpowers argued over the installation of Soviet nuclear weapons in Cuba. Launched by rash judgment and concluded through circumspect leadership, the Cuban Missile Crisis acted as a catalyst for change during the Cold War. Resolved through back-channel negotiations, the moment is popularly remembered as the closest the world has ever come to full-scale nuclear war.
Using government memoranda, personal letters, and newspaper articles The Cuban Missile Crisis, details the actual events of the political history, while explaining widespread public response. In six concise chapters, Alice George introduces the history of Cold War America and contextualizes its political, social, and cultural legacy. This will be a must-read for anyone looking for an in-depth summary of these important events.
For additional resources please visit the companion website at http://www.routledge.com/cw/criticalmoments.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Cuban Missile Crisis?
History and Archaeology > History > History: specific events and topics > Cold wars and proxy conflicts
Where can I read a sample of The Cuban Missile Crisis?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136174032
Is The Cuban Missile Crisis part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Critical Moments in American History
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Cuban Missile Crisis?
Alice George
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Cuban Missile Crisis is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136174032) and pdf(ISBN 9781136174049)