Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-237) and index.
Contents:
Part I: The Background. Khrushchev and the Cold War Background -- The Kennedy Administration and Its Policies -- The Cold War 1961-1962 --The Great Gamble: The Decision, Plans, Buildup -- Part II: The Crisis. To Look or Not to Look: The Runup to the Crisis, July-October 1962 -- The First Seven Days: The Secret Crisis -- The Second Week: The Public Crisis -- Aftermath and Conclusions.
Summary:
"Adam J. Levine analyzes the origins of the Cuban Missile Crisis, with a particular focus on Nikita Khrushchev's motives and the response of the Kennedy administration. Levine's account presents a different portrayal of the events than popularly told, shedding light on John F. Kennedy's decision-making practices and personal behavior while out of public eye."-- Provided by publisher
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