This intriguing title looks at the pivotal crisis from the Cold War during which the Soviet Union set up nuclear missiles in Cuba. Readers are introduced to the key players, including Castro, Khrushev, and Kennedy, and the intricacies of the crisis are covered including proxy wars, communication systems, and the outcome. A final chapter examines relations today and explores the idea that a new Cold War with Russia may be looming.
- ISBN10 0778725723
- ISBN13 9780778725725
- Publish Date 15 February 2016
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Crabtree Publishing Co,US
- Format Paperback
- Pages 48
- Language English