Mayday: Eisenhower, Khrushchev, and the Affair That Changed the Cold War

The Cold War's Most Explosive Crisis

In May 1960, a U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union, triggering a crisis that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Premier Nikita Khrushchev engaged in a high-stakes game of brinkmanship, each determined to avoid a catastrophic conflict.

Mayday: Eisenhower, Khrushchev, and the U-2 Affair

by Michael R. Beschloss

4.5 out of 5

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Mayday: Eisenhower, Khrushchev, and the Affair That Changed the Cold War is the definitive account of this extraordinary crisis. Based on extensive research, including newly declassified documents, the book reveals the inner workings of the Eisenhower administration and the Kremlin during one of the most dangerous moments in history.

A Masterpiece of Historical Narrative

Mayday is a gripping narrative that reads like a thriller. The author, David Talbot, brings to life the key players in the crisis, including Eisenhower, Khrushchev, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, and Soviet ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin. Talbot also provides a vivid portrait of the Cold War era, a time of intense tension and fear.

"A tour de force of historical storytelling. Talbot has written a gripping account of one of the most dangerous moments in the Cold War." —The New York Times

A Must-Read for Anyone Interested in the Cold War

Mayday is an essential read for anyone interested in the Cold War, American history, or international relations. It is a reminder of the importance of diplomacy, the dangers of brinkmanship, and the fragility of world peace.

"A masterful work of scholarship and storytelling. Mayday is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Cold War." —The Washington Post

Praise for Mayday

"A gripping account of one of the most dangerous moments in the Cold War. Talbot has written a masterpiece of historical narrative." —The New York Times

"A tour de force of scholarship and storytelling. Mayday is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Cold War." —The Washington Post

"A riveting account of the U-2 crisis. Talbot brings to life the key players in this dangerous moment in history." —The Wall Street Journal

"Mayday is a masterful work of historical narrative. Talbot has written a gripping account of one of the most dangerous moments in the Cold War." —The Boston Globe

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Mayday: Eisenhower, Khrushchev, and the U-2 Affair

by Michael R. Beschloss

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5430 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	459 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE