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An account of the launch of Sputnik by Russia in 1957, which reveals Eisenhower plotted the invasion of Russia; Macmillan used Sputnik to bring US atomic weapons to British shores; and how Khrushchev targeted a nuclear warhead on the US and brought the world within one hour of a holocaust.
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Explores Cold War fears and nuclear brinkmanship history.
Who is this book for?
End Of The American Century offers a gripping look at one of the most tense periods in modern history. If you're fascinated by the Cold War's behind-the-scenes political maneuvers and nuclear fears, this book provides a compelling narrative that sheds light on how near catastrophe was during those tense times.
