The Cuban Missile Crisis

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The Cuban missile crisis remains one of the mostly intensely studied moments of world history. Understanding is framed and informed by Cold War historiography, political science and personal accounts. The emergence of Soviet (later Russian) and other national narratives has broadened the scope of enquiry, while scrutiny of the operational, especially military, dimensions has challenged assumptions about the risk of nuclear war. This volume brings together leading scholars from around the world to present critical scrutiny of authoritative accounts and recast assumptions and interpretations, providing an informative guide for students of the crisis, the diplomacy of the Cold War, and the dynamics of historical interpretation and reinterpretation