This was an excellent book. Most people probably have a foggy knowledge of what happened during this crisis. Thiis book will bring everything into clear focus,

Wonderful book that offers a fresh and comprehensive analysis of this pivotal moment in Cold War history.

An extraordinary collaborative work that takes readers on a deep dive into one of the most defining moments of the Cold War. Assembled by a team of esteemed experts across various disciplines, this book offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary analysis of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Through meticulous primary source research, scholarly analysis, and firsthand accounts, the authors provide a fresh and nuanced perspective on this pivotal event.

What sets this book apart is the diverse range of research methods and approaches utilized by the contributors. From archival research to oral history interviews, statistical analysis to comparative case studies, each chapter offers a comprehensive and in-depth examination of the crisis. The meticulous attention to detail and the commitment to understanding this pivotal moment in history make it an invaluable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone fascinated by the politics and diplomacy of the Cold War era.

It’s a nice attempt at providing an overview of the Cuban Missile Crisis, but I’m not sure what it’s really trying to do. The flow jumps all over the place, with the story starting when the US all of the sudden discovers the missiles, then it goes back to the USSR, then comes back to the missile discovery, but does all that in a few pages.

Citation formats change all throughout the book. We get the book’s purpose, intent, scope, and overview, and it’s just not working. It needed an editor too.