Khrushchevs cold war by aleksandr fursenko, timothy naftali. In khrushchev s cold war, a sequel to their international history of the cuban missile crisis, aleksandr fursenko and timothy naftali use new archival sources to provide a detailed and dramatic look through soviet eyes at the most dangerous years of the cold war. As a child of the cold war i found this book quite interesting. Dec, 2006 timothy naftali talked about the book he cowrote with aleksandr fursenko, khrushchevs cold war. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading khrushchev s cold war. No other book offers this inside look at the strategies of the soviet leadership. So believed soviet premier nikita khrushchev, who combined political cunning and a remarkable survival instinct with a sad. Aleksandr fursenko and timothy naftali, one hell of a gamble. The inside story of an american adversary fursenko, aleksandr, naftali, timothy on. Khrushchevs cold war by aleksandr fursenko, timothy. Aleksandr fursenko and timothy naftalis magnificent new book on nikita. Other actors enter and leave the stage, but khrushchev shapes the story. In khrushchev s cold war, aleksandr fursenko and timothy naftali, authors of the cuban missile crisis classic one hell of a gamble, bring to life headtohead confrontations between khrushchev and presidents eisenhower and kennedy.
Still, fursenko and naftali never really say whether the americans, if they had recognized khrushchevs basic interest in peace, might have been able to strike a deal to end the cold war or. List of books and articles about nikita khrushchev online. Nikita khrushchev 18941971 was leader of the soviet union after the death of joseph stalin. In khrushchevs cold war, aleksandr fursenko and timothy naftali, authors of the. Drawing on their unrivaled access to politburo and kgb materials, aleksandr fursenko and timothy naftali combine new insights into the cuban. The inside story of an american adversary, by aleksandr fursenko and timothy naftali. The inside story of an american adversary, by aleksandr fursenko. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read khrushchevs cold war. He toured the united states in 1959 and met with president eisenhower at camp david, md. Timothy naftali talked about the book he cowrote, khrushchevs cold war. Lasting a little over a decade, his leadership spanned a crucial phase of the cold war.
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To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The book describes nikita khrushchev s rise from obscurity to lead the second most powerful nation in the world, until his ignominious departure in a political coup similar to the one that had brought him into powerexcept for its being bloodless. The book is indispensable for anyone hoping to understand the cold wars most dangerous phase, and how the world managed to survive it. Of all the books on cold war history published since the collapse of the ussr and the opening of. With their deeply researched khrushchevs cold war, aleksandr fursenko and timothy naftali lift the veil of secrecy further than ever, exposing how moscow made foreign policy decisions during. Khrushchev was born in 1894 to a peasant family in ukraine. The inside story of an american adversary by aleksandr fursenko and timothy naftali, w. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The inside story of an american adversary aleksandr. Nikita khrushchev is one of the most important men of the last century. Aleksandr fursenko, one of russias leading historians, is a member of the russian academy of sciences. Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the library of congress catalog.
Nikita khrushchev 18941971 led the soviet union during the height of the cold war, serving as premier from 1958 to 1964. I think it is a fascination and important book from the most dangerous period in. The inside story of an american adversary paperback 16 nov 2007 by aleksandr fursenko author, timothy naftali author 5. The inside story of an american adversary, published by. Khrushchevs cold war by aleksandr fursenko and timothy. Fursenko and naftali answer these questions successfully by presenting an extensive and wellresearched study that uncovers soviet foreign policy during the khrushchevs era. In foreign affairs khrushchev s announced policy, the opposite of that of stalin, was one of peaceful coexistence in the cold war. Naftali describe a world including, to a degree, the kremlin leadership held hostage to the vagaries of khrushchevs unstable and mercurial personality. Khrushchevs cold war by aleksandr fursenko and timothy naftali. Of all the books on cold war history published since the collapse of the ussr and the opening of former soviet archives, this is the most stunning.
Khrushchev, castro, and kennedy, 19581964 ebook written by aleksandr fursenko, timothy naftali. The inside story of an american adversary por aleksandr fursenko disponible en rakuten kobo. Its emphasis is not on the contrast between khrushchevs good and bad instincts, but rather on his ironic policy of confrontation with the west in order to make the ussr more like the westin terms of military power, standard of living, and perhaps even. Dobbss goal is to help a new generation of readers relive the quintessential cold war crisis p. Khrushchev was responsible for the destalinization of the soviet union, for. The inside story of an american adversary reprint by fursenko, aleksandr, naftali, timothy isbn. Khrushchevs cold war by aleksandr fursenko, 9780393330724, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Thus, write historians fursenko and naftali who previously collaborated on a book about the cuban missile crisis, one hell of a gamble, 1997, khrushchev was able to mislead the opposition. Aleksandr fursenko november 11, 1927 june 30, 2008. The new insights in the book come from soviet archives not opened until well into the 21st century. In fact, however, the evidencemuch of it declassified a decade ago from the kremlin archives, and recounted in khrushchevs cold war, a superb book by. Dec 17, 2006 still, fursenko and naftali never really say whether the americans, if they had recognized khrushchevs basic interest in peace, might have been able to strike a deal to end the cold war or.
Coldwar history the power of peasant logic books and arts the. In constructing their portrait of khrushchevs cold war, mr. The inside story of an american adversary paperback october 17, 2007 by aleksandr fursenko author, timothy naftali author. My story of che guevara, war in the congo, and the communist threat in africa. He interviewed more than 100 veterans of the missile crisis and used archival sources mainly american that included raw u. In a voluminous but thoroughly engaging 545 pages, aleksandr fursenko and timothy naftali make a detailed study of the cold wars most enigmatic leader in khrushchevs cold war. Aleksandr fursenko, author, timothy naftali, author. Another two decades would pass before reform again entered the kremlin lexicon, and the result then was the end not only of the cold war, but the soviet union. The inside story of an american adversary kindle edition by aleksandr fursenko author, timothy naftali author. List of books and articles about nikita khrushchev. Nikita khrushchev was a leader who risked war to get peace during the most dangerous years of the twentieth century. The inside story of an american adversary, the authors explore the complicated balance between cooperation with the west and competition for. The book is written very well and has a rich supply of notes and documentation backing up the story the authors report.
Nov 30, 2007 khrushchevs cold war makes for an enjoyable historical journey, enlightening readers about a critical period of u. Khrushchevs cold war provides a somewhat less favorable portrait of the soviet leader. In khrushchevs cold war, a sequel to their international history of the cuban missile crisis, aleksandr fursenko and timothy naftali use new archival sources to provide a detailed and dramatic look through soviet eyes at the most dangerous years of the cold war. The inside story of an american adversary, published by w. Khrushchevs cold war makes for an enjoyable historical journey, enlightening readers about a critical period of u. The inside story of an american adversary kindle edition by aleksandr fursenko, timothy naftali. The new insights in the book come from soviet archives not. It is mostly a book about his time in charge during the cold war.
The inside story of an american adversary by aleksandr fursenko available from rakuten kobo. Aleksandr fursenkos and timothy naftalis khruschevs cold war is one of the best books written on the soviet leaders life in recent years and incorporates many newly declassified documents to present a new and detailed account on the soviet leaders life. Khrushchev s cold war provides a somewhat less favorable portrait of the soviet leader. Moreover, he was the main protagonist of soviet foreign policy during the most perilous period of the cold war which climaxed with the cuban missile crisis of 1962. Thanks to the efforts of fursenko, a scientific school for the study of the history of the united states was established in leningrad. Unfortunately, his remarkable assertion gained wide acceptance, although a few people did argue vigorously that khrushchev would never have been so reckless as to allow some subordinate to start a nuclear war. As the authors make clear, it was khrushchev who was the chief disturber of the peace in the world. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read one hell of a gamble. Dec, 2006 timothy naftali talked about the book he cowrote, khrushchevs cold war.
The inside story of an american adversary ebook written by aleksandr fursenko, timothy naftali. The inside story of an american adversary by aleksandr fursenko at indigo. Still, fursenko and naftali never really say whether the americans, if they had recognized khrushchevs basic interest in peace, might have been able to strike a deal to end the cold war or at. Khrushchevs cold war roundtable 16 october 2007 page 2 authors response by aleksandr fursenko, russian academy of sciences, st. Fursenko is awarded the order for merit to the fatherland iii class and the order of honour. Oct 31, 2000 based on classified soviet archives, including the files of nikita khrushchev and the kgb, one hell of a gamble offers a riveting playbyplay history of the cuban missile crisis from american and soviet perspectives simultaneously. Its emphasis is not on the contrast between khrushchev s good and bad instincts, but rather on his ironic policy of confrontation with the west in order to make the ussr more like the westin terms of military power, standard of living, and perhaps even. The book is well written and provides a fastpaced account of khrushchevs diplomatic policies.
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