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At The Abyss
An Insider's History Of The Cold War
by George Bush ; Thomas Reed
ISBN: 0891418210
ISBN-13: 9780891418214
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published date: 2004
Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 0.7 pounds
Pages: 304
Synopses
An unvarnished view of America's fight against Communism, from the end of WWII to the closing of the Strategic Air Command.
Publisher's Notes
“The Cold War . . . was a fight to the death,” notes Thomas C. Reed, “fought with bayonets, napalm, and high-tech weaponry of every sort—save one. It was not fought with nuclear weapons.” With global powers now engaged in cataclysmic encounters, there is no more important time for this essential, epic account of the past half century, the tense years when the world trembled At the Abyss. Written by an author who rose from military officer to administration insider, this is a vivid, unvarnished view of America’s fight against Communism, from the end of WWII to the closing of the Strategic Air Command, a work as full of human interest as history, rich characters as bloody conflict.
Among the unforgettable figures who devised weaponry, dictated policy, or deviously spied and subverted: Whittaker Chambers—the translator whose book, Witness, started the hunt for bigger game: Communists in our government; Lavrenti Beria—the head of the Soviet nuclear weapons program who apparently killed Joseph Stalin; Col. Ed Hall—the leader of America’s advanced missile system, whose own brother was a Soviet spy; Adm. James Stockwell—the prisoner of war and eventual vice presidential candidate who kept his terrible secret from the Vietnamese for eight long years; Nancy Reagan—the “Queen of Hearts,” who was both loving wife and instigator of palace intrigue in her husband’s White House.
From Eisenhower’s decision to beat the Russians at their own game, to the “Missile Gap” of the Kennedy Era, to Reagan’s vow to “lean on the Soviets until they go broke”—all the pivotal events of the period are portrayed in new and stunning detail with information only someone on the front lines and in backrooms could know.
Yet At the Abyss is more than a riveting and comprehensive recounting. It is a cautionary tale for our time, a revelation of how, “those years . . . came to be known as the Cold War, not World War III.”
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Reed, Thomas
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At the Abyss: An Insider's History of the Cold War
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Presidio Press. Hardcover. 0891418210 Excellent Condition - Ballantine Books - stated First Edition - March 2004 - small dust stain on side - appears unread (History - 32) . Fine. ( more information) Offered by Ceres-Snow Enterprises (United States)
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At the Abyss: An Insider's History of the Cold War
Reed, Thomas; Bush, George
Presidio Press, 2004 Hard Cover. Very Good. Moderate staining from water damage as well of small tears around edges of DJ.. ( more information) Offered by Bookman (United States)
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Novato, California, U.S.A.: Presidio Press. Hardcover. 0891418210 VeryGood/NearFine in mylar DJ, 3rd printing, hardcover with dustjacket in Mylar coating, signed and inscribed by author to journalist David Dow on half-title page, no other markings. DJ is price-clipped. Tight & bright, looks great in Mylar. (Edition:1st Edition) All books are packaged with care to protect the corners. Ships same or next bussness day. . Very Good. 2004. 1st Edition. ( more information) Offered by Prospero's Fine Books (United States)
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Presidio Press. New; May have light shelf wear and ink mark (remainder mark) on outer edge. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! 2004. Hardcover. 1.5 x 9.3 x 6.4 Inches; 384 pages . ( more information) Offered by E & A DISCOUNT (United States)
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books. New in New dust jacket; New. 2004. First Edition; Third Printing. Hardcover. New stated first edition, third printing hardcover and dust jacket in mint condition. Mylar cover. . ( more information) Offered by SVIRDEN BOOKS (United States)
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Presidio Press. New in New dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. New stated first edition, first printing hardcover and dust jacket in excellent condition. Protective mylar cover. ; 1.31 x 9.32 x 6.46 Inches; 384 pages . ( more information) Offered by SVIRDEN BOOKS (United States)
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New York: Presidio Press, 2004. AR4 - DJ is mylar protected. DJ has wrinkling and crease on some edges and corners, light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise very good. Book has dents on the top and bottom of the front and back cover, previous owner's inscription "To Jack Dulworth from Jim Elkins 3-31-04" written on the front loose endpaper, light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise very good. Book was signed, dated and inscribed by the author "3/9/04 Very best wishes, Thomas C. Reed" at the half-title page. It is a cautionary tale for our time, a revelation of how, "those years...came to be known as the Cold War, not World War III.". Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Bookmarc's (United States)
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Reed, Thomas C
New York: Presidio Press, 2004. BM3 - DJ is mylar protected. DJ and book has some soiling, light discoloration and shelf wear. Book was signed, dated and inscribed by the author "3/9/04 Very best wishes, Thomas C. Reed" at the half-title page. It is a cautionary tale for our time, a revelation of how, "those years...came to be known as the Cold War, not World War III.". Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Bookmarc's (United States)
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AT THE ABYSS : AN INSIDER'S HISTORY OF THE COLD WAR
Thomas C Reed
Presidio Press. (Subject: Post World War II - Cold War, Eastern Bloc) From Eisenhower’s decision to beat the Russians at their own game, to the 'Missile Gap' of the Kennedy Era, to Reagan’s vow to 'lean on the Soviets until they go broke'—all the pivotal events of the period are portrayed in new and stunning detail with information only someone on the front lines & in backrooms could know. The author is a former Secretary of the Air Force. He has been Director of National Reconnaissance & a Special Assistant to President Reagan for National Security Policy. Foreword by George Bush Snr. (Published: 2004) (Publisher: Presidio Press) (ISBN: 0891418210) (Pagination: 368pp, ills, maps) (Condition: New in dw) UL-131204 Post World War II - Cold War, Eastern Bloc From Eisenhower’s decision to beat the Russians at their own game, to the 'Missile Gap' of the Kennedy Era, to Reagan’s vow to 'lean on the Soviets until they go broke'—all the pivotal events of the period are portrayed in new and stunning detail with information only someone on the front lines & in backrooms could know. The author is a former Secretary of the Air Force. He has been Director of National Reconnaissance & a Special Assistant to President Reagan for National Security Policy. Foreword by George Bush Snr. UL-131204 . ( more information) Offered by Military History Books (United Kingdom)
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At the Abyss: An Insider's History of the Cold War
Reed, Thomas
New York, New York, U.S.A.: A Presidio Press Book, 2004. "Written by an author who rose from military officer to administration insider, this is a vivid, unvarnished view of America's fight against Communism, from the end of World War II to the closing of the Stragecic Air Command, a work as full of human interest as history, rich characters as bloodly conflict." This book has 368 pages and is illustrated. The book is a SIGNED PRESENTATION copy from the author, Thomas C. Reed.. ISBN: 0-89141-821-0. Signed by Author. First Edition {Fourth Printing}. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. COLD WAR HISTORY MODERN 20TH. ( more information) Offered by Glued To The Tube Books (United States)
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Reed, Thomas
New York, New York, U.S.A.: A Presidio Press Book, 2004. "Written by an author who rose from military officer to administration insider, this is a vivid, unvarnished view of America's fight against Communism, from the end of World War II to the closing of the Stragecic Air Command, a work as full of human interest as history, rich characters as bloodly conflict." This book has 368 pages and is illustrated. The book is a SIGNED PRESENTATION copy from the author, Thomas C. Reed.. ISBN: 0-89141-821-0. Signed by Author. First Edition {Fourth Printing}. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. COLD WAR HISTORY MODERN 20TH. ( more information) Offered by Glued To The Tube Books (United States)
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