- Paperback: 350 pages
- Publisher: Tim Coates (1 Oct 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0117027456
- ISBN-13: 978-0117027459
- Product Dimensions: 18.6 x 11.3 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,144,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The FBI files on the subject of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) contain correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to individual sightings over many years. Presented here is a sample of this material from the year 1947, which followed on from the sighting of nine "flying saucers" near Mount Rainer in Washington state. This selection offers a rare and often hilarious insight into the prevailing mood of public paranoia during the post-war years.
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To be honest I couldn't finish this book, but I only have myself to blame. As it clearly states, this is a documentary record, containing almost entirely excerpts and transcripts from historical record.
I found this a little hard-going after a couple of hours reading, yet I think you need to keep reading in large time-chunks to maintain the context.
In light of this, I will have another go at it when in the right mood and plenty of time to throw at it.
Clearly the story is of huge historical significance and the bland-ish nature of the documentation provided in itself adds a certain excitement whilst reading, as it was clearly a serious predicament.
You really can picture the heads of state dictating these memos with a clear sense of nervousness, apprehension and down-right fear of the unknown. The turn of phrase used is enthralling at times. (So its a four star based on future expectations)
I found this a little hard-going after a couple of hours reading, yet I think you need to keep reading in large time-chunks to maintain the context.
In light of this, I will have another go at it when in the right mood and plenty of time to throw at it.
Clearly the story is of huge historical significance and the bland-ish nature of the documentation provided in itself adds a certain excitement whilst reading, as it was clearly a serious predicament.
You really can picture the heads of state dictating these memos with a clear sense of nervousness, apprehension and down-right fear of the unknown. The turn of phrase used is enthralling at times. (So its a four star based on future expectations)
The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: Selected Foreign Policy Documents from the Administration of John F.Kennedy, January 1961-November 1962 (Uncovered Editions)
This is an excellent documentary record giving the diplomatic background to the most dangerous episode in world history. It was the most dangerous because as the evidence discloses there was a severe risk of total nuclear war in October 1962.
Had some other occupant been in the White House at the time the outcome might have been very different and no one would be reading this review. If we appreciate that we can see how important the relationship between the superpowers really is. It was fortunate that JFK and RFK supported by Dean Rusk (not often credited in this)were able to exercise a policy of firmness and restraint without tipping the balance to war. Unlike President Johnson's decison in the Gulf of Tonkin incident JFK was not prepared to rely upon second hand reports before attacking, nor was he prepared to invade Cuba without knowing what the consequences might be. He resisted very tempting military pressures which a weaker President might have readily accepted. JFK asserted direct control of operations as Commander in Chief, a little like Churchill in World war II. Had he not done so the chances of miscalculation or misinterpretation may have had catastrophic consequences. On the other hand. the evidence demonstrates that he was prepared to use force in the last resort.
This record supports the majority view in the United States and elsewhere that JFK was a great President for the simple reason that because of him war was avoided and millions of lives were saved.
This is an excellent documentary record giving the diplomatic background to the most dangerous episode in world history. It was the most dangerous because as the evidence discloses there was a severe risk of total nuclear war in October 1962.
Had some other occupant been in the White House at the time the outcome might have been very different and no one would be reading this review. If we appreciate that we can see how important the relationship between the superpowers really is. It was fortunate that JFK and RFK supported by Dean Rusk (not often credited in this)were able to exercise a policy of firmness and restraint without tipping the balance to war. Unlike President Johnson's decison in the Gulf of Tonkin incident JFK was not prepared to rely upon second hand reports before attacking, nor was he prepared to invade Cuba without knowing what the consequences might be. He resisted very tempting military pressures which a weaker President might have readily accepted. JFK asserted direct control of operations as Commander in Chief, a little like Churchill in World war II. Had he not done so the chances of miscalculation or misinterpretation may have had catastrophic consequences. On the other hand. the evidence demonstrates that he was prepared to use force in the last resort.
This record supports the majority view in the United States and elsewhere that JFK was a great President for the simple reason that because of him war was avoided and millions of lives were saved.
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