A new view of the Cuban missile crisis which argues that JFK's actions faithfully reflected a dominant cold war consensus. Incisive.... Redefines the problems confronting President Kennedy at this most dangerous moment. -Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.

About the Author
Robert Weisbrot teaches American history at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. His writings on society and politics in the 1960s include Freedom Bound, an acclaimed history of the civil rights movement.

Reviews
A thoughtful and persuasive analysis...Robert Weisbrot succeeds! -- Robert A. Divine
An engaging narrative...a deft summary of the debates. -- Warren F. Kimball, Robert Treat Professor of History, Rutgers University
Incisive...Maximum Danger redefines the problems confronting Kennedy at this most dangerous moment in human history. -- Arthur Schlesinger * Jr *



Book Information
ISBN 9781566634779
Author Robert Weisbrot
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Ivan R Dee, Inc
Publisher Ivan R Dee, Inc
Weight(grams) 336g
Dimensions(mm) 221mm * 168mm * 19mm