Routledge - The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Critical Reappraisal

Explore one of the most intensely studied moments in world history with this scholarly volume from Routledge. The Cuban Missile Crisis remains a defining event of the Cold War, representing a period when humankind came close to the end of its history. This book offers a fresh look at the October 1962 events, providing a critical reappraisal of key texts and existing historical perspectives. By bringing together a collection of leading international experts, this work revisits our fundamental understanding of the crisis. It addresses the reality that the risk of catastrophe may have been greater than the protagonists of the time or subsequent scholars realized. Readers will gain a deeper perspective informed by Cold War historiography, political science, and personal experience. This collection is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the high-stakes tension and the complex decision-making processes that shaped the course of global history.