Summary: The new history of the Cuban Missile Crisis by the multi-award-winning historian Serhii Plokhy, is a fascinating account of a decisive moment in modern history, recorded with stunning revelations about the deception and mutual suspicion that led the USA and the Soviet Union to the brink of Armageddon in October 1962.

This narrative covers four weeks in the fall of 1962, where the consequences of a wrong step could have been disastrous. Plokhy tells the story of these weeks, analyzing the difficult decision-making process and the calculated threat played by leaders John F. Kennedy, Nikita Khrushchev, and Fidel Castro, as well as their advisors.

The author uses an impressive variety of primary sources, including recently declassified KGB files, to depict the dramatic situation of those tense days. An authentic, fast-paced, and unforgettable work, it forms the new definitive narrative of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War.

Details: Pages: 464, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm