The Soviets' Greatest Gambit: The Cuban Missile Crisis by Alan J. Levine (Englis

Description: The Soviets' Greatest Gambit by Alan J. Levine Adam J. Levine analyzes the origins of the Cuban Missile Crisis, with a particular focus on Nikita Khrushchevs motives and the response of the Kennedy administration. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Adam J. Levine analyzes the origins of the Cuban Missile Crisis, with a particular focus on Nikita Khrushchevs motives and the response of the Kennedy administration. Levines account presents a different portrayal of the events than popularly told, shedding light on John F. Kennedys decision-making practices and personal behavior while out of public eye. Author Biography Adam J. Levine is an independent scholar. Table of Contents Part I: The BackgroundChapter 1: Khrushchev and the Cold War BackgroundChapter 2: The Kennedy Administration and Its PoliciesChapter 3: The Cold War 1961-1962Part II: The CrisisChapter 4: The Great Gamble: The Decision, Plans, BuildupChapter 5: To Look or Not to Look: The Runup to the Crisis, July-October 1962Chapter 6: The First Seven Days: The Secret CrisisChapter 7: The Second Week: The Public CrisisChapter 8: Aftermath and Conclusions Review The Soviets Greatest Gambit offers a provocative and controversial reinterpretation of one of the seminal events of the Cold War: the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Alan Levine provides an unsentimental look at President John F. Kennedys diplomatic and military response to Moscows provocation, depicting it as far more inept and bungling than most traditional accounts. At the heart of this study is a novel and chilling interpretation of the Kremlins sinister reasons for the missile deployment in Cuba. Long Description Adam J. Levine analyzes the origins of the Cuban Missile Crisis, with a particular focus on Nikita Khrushchevs motives and the response of the Kennedy administration. Levines account presents a different portrayal of the events than popularly told, shedding light on John F. Kennedys decision-making practices and personal behavior while out of public eye. Review Quote The Soviets Greatest Gambit offers a provocative and controversial reinterpretation of one of the seminal events of the Cold War: the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Alan Levine provides an unsentimental look at President John F. Kennedys diplomatic and military response to Moscows provocation, depicting it as far more inept and bungling than most traditional accounts. At the heart of this study is a novel and chilling interpretation of the Kremlins sinister reasons for the missile deployment in Cuba. Details ISBN1793629498 Author Alan J. Levine Short Title The Soviets Greatest Gambit Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1793629498 ISBN-13 9781793629494 Format Hardcover Subtitle The Cuban Missile Crisis DEWEY 973.922 Publisher Lexington Books Imprint Lexington Books Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Pages 254 AU Release Date 2021-08-19 NZ Release Date 2021-08-19 UK Release Date 2021-08-19 Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2021-03-15 US Release Date 2021-03-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133070058;

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