The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Concise History - Munton, Don

Oxford University Press Inc

Explore the pivotal events of The Cuban Missile Crisis with this concise history, drawing on the latest scholarship and newly available documents. This accessible narrative provides a comprehensive treatment of the causes, events, consequences, and significance of this critical Cold War moment. It examines the crisis from U.S., Soviet, and Cuban perspectives, highlighting the crucial role of differing national viewpoints. Ideal for undergraduate courses, this revised edition offers updated insights and a new conclusion reflecting on the crisis's 50th anniversary. Key Features: * Detailed analysis of the crisis's genesis, conduct, and resolution. * Incorporates the most current scholarship and newly declassified documents. * Explores events from multiple national perspectives. * Offers a concise and up-to-date overview of a pivotal historical event. Product Summary: The Cuban Missile Crisis A Concise History, Paperback, authored by Don Munton and David A. Welch, published by Oxford University Press, ISBN 9780199795703, 144 pages.