The Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis

Through a lens of primary sources, this intriguing title looks at the pivotal crisis from the Cold War during which the Soviet Union set up nuclear missiles in Cuba. Well-crafted text and engaging sources introduce readers to the key players, including Castro, Khrushev, and Kennedy and examine the intricacies of the crisis including proxy wars, communication systems, and the outcome. A final chapter examines relations today and explores the idea that a new Cold War with Russia may be looming.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Natalie Hyde
• Verlag: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Sprache: Englisch
• Altersempfehlung: 10 bis 14 Jahre
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 15.02.2016
• EAN: 9780778725725
• ISBN: 978-0-7787-2572-5
• Seiten: 48
• Abmessung: 180 mm x 231 mm x 5 mm
• Gewicht: 136 g
• Serie: Uncovering the Past: Analyzing
• Thema: Kinder- und Jugendbücher > Sachbücher / Sachbilderbücher > Geschichte, Politik