History Through Newspapers: The Cuban Missile Crisis

Tells the compelling story of the Cuban Missile Crisis - the closest we've come to World War III.

This book examines the international background to this crisis including Castro's revolution, the personalities of Khrushchev and Kennedy, the atmosphere of paranoia and mistrust in Washington and Moscow. Plus a day-to-day detailed account of the crisis itself. Biographical and Quotation panels give insights into the minds and personalities of those who caused and perpetrated the Cold War. Extensive datelist gives a detailed chronology of the era.