The Abyss: Nuclear Crisis Cuba 1962

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Book Synopsis: Bestselling author Max Hastings offers a welcome re-evaluation of one of the most gripping and tense international events in modern history—the Cuban Missile Crisis—providing a people-focused narrative that explores the attitudes and conduct of Russians, Cubans, Americans, and a terrified world that followed each moment as it unfolded.In The Abyss, Max Hastings turns his focus to one of the most terrifying events of the mid-twentieth century—the thirteen days in October 1962 when the world stood on the brink of nuclear war. Hastings looks at the conflict with fresh eyes, focusing on the people at the heart of the crisis—America President John F. Kennedy, Soviet First Secretary Nikita Khrushchev, Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro, and a host of their advisors.Combining in-depth research with Hasting's well-honed insights, The Abyss is a human history that unfolds on a wide, colorful canvas. As the action moves back and forth from Moscow to Washington, DC, to Havana, Hastings seeks to explain, as much as to describe, the attitudes and conduct of the Soviets, Cubans, and Americans, and to recreate the tension and heightened fears of countless innocent bystanders whose lives hung in the balance. Reflecting on the outcome of these events, he reveals how the aftermath of this momentous crisis continues to reverberate today.Powerful, and riveting, filled with compelling detail and told with narrative flair, The Abyss is history at its finest.

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Experience the gripping and tense international event that changed the course of history with "The Abyss: Nuclear Crisis Cuba 1962". Bestselling author Max Hastings offers a fresh and people-focused narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Dive into the thirteen days in October 1962 when the world stood on the brink of nuclear war and witness the attitudes and conduct of key players such as America President John F. Kennedy, Soviet First Secretary Nikita Khrushchev, and Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro.

With in-depth research and Hastings' insightful storytelling, "The Abyss" paints a vivid picture of the crisis. Feel the tension rise as the action moves from Moscow to Washington, DC, to Havana. You'll be captivated as the author explains the motivations and actions behind the Soviets, Cubans, and Americans, allowing you to understand the fears and anxieties of innocent bystanders whose lives were hanging in the balance.

But "The Abyss" doesn't stop at providing historical intrigue. By examining the aftermath of this momentous crisis, the book reveals the lasting impact it has had on our world today. This is your chance to delve into a powerful and riveting story, filled with compelling details and told with narrative flair. Don't miss out on experiencing history at its finest.

Get your copy of "The Abyss: Nuclear Crisis Cuba 1962" now and be transported to a time when the world held its breath. Order now and immerse yourself in this gripping tale of power, fear, and survival.

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