Kennedy and the Berlin Wall

"A Hell of a Lot Better than a War"

Autori

• W. R. Smyser

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Pagine

312pagine

Tempo di lettura

11ore

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• Storia

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The Berlin Crisis unfolds through the lens of American diplomacy, highlighting the intense standoff between Soviet and American forces in Berlin that nearly escalated into nuclear war. The author utilizes personal experiences and newly accessible archival materials to provide a detailed account of the geopolitical stakes involved. Key figures, including Kennedy and Khrushchev, are portrayed alongside other influential leaders like DeGaulle and Macmillan, offering a nuanced perspective on the political dynamics and critical moments of this historical drama.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

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