Bay of Pigs: The Untold Story
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A definitive and meticulously researched account, Bay of Pigs: The Untold Story by Peter Wyden provides a comprehensive look at one of the most significant foreign policy failures of the Cold War. Published in 1979, this work draws on extensive interviews with key participants—including Fidel Castro himself, former CIA officials, and the Cuban exiles who carried out the ill-fated 1961 invasion—to piece together the full, "untold" narrative behind the operation. Wyden’s writing captures the arrogance, miscalculations, and systemic failures within the U.S. government and intelligence agencies that turned a covert mission into a public fiasco. The book remains a vital historical document, offering a granular view of the decision-making processes in Washington, the geopolitical tensions of the era, and the personal impact of the event on the Kennedy administration. For those interested in 20th-century history, the mechanics of covert operations, or the dramatic events that paved the way for the Cuban Missile Crisis, this first edition is an essential and highly regarded addition to any historical collection.
Author: Peter Wyden
Format: Hardback
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A definitive and meticulously researched account, Bay of Pigs: The Untold Story by Peter Wyden provides a comprehensive look at one of the most significant foreign policy failures of the Cold War. Published in 1979, this work draws on extensive interviews with key participants—including Fidel Castro himself, former CIA officials, and the Cuban exiles who carried out the ill-fated 1961 invasion—to piece together the full, "untold" narrative behind the operation. Wyden’s writing captures the arrogance, miscalculations, and systemic failures within the U.S. government and intelligence agencies that turned a covert mission into a public fiasco. The book remains a vital historical document, offering a granular view of the decision-making processes in Washington, the geopolitical tensions of the era, and the personal impact of the event on the Kennedy administration. For those interested in 20th-century history, the mechanics of covert operations, or the dramatic events that paved the way for the Cuban Missile Crisis, this first edition is an essential and highly regarded addition to any historical collection.