Description
1969 W.W. Norton edition. Dust jacket has some small tears, creases and wear. Hardcover is clean. The pages are clean and the binding is tight.
This remarkable memoir by Robert F. Kennedy offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes account of the Cuban Missile Crisis, one of the most perilous moments in modern history. As Attorney General and a trusted advisor to his brother, President John F. Kennedy, Robert was privy to the tense deliberations and high-stakes decisions that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war in October 1962. With candor and insight, he recounts the intense pressure, strategic maneuvering, and delicate diplomacy required to defuse the standoff with the Soviet Union over the deployment of nuclear missiles in Cuba.
Beyond its historical significance, “Thirteen Days” is a gripping narrative that captures the human drama and personal toll of navigating a crisis of such magnitude. Kennedy’s firsthand perspective and elegant prose transport readers into the nerve-center of the White House, offering a rare glimpse into the decision-making process and the weight of responsibility borne by leaders in times of crisis. This volume is a must-have for collectors and students of 20th-century history, Cold War politics, and the Kennedy presidency.
