About the Author

Arthur M. Schlesinger (1917 - 2007) was a historian who served as special assistant to President John F. Kennedy. Among his many works are the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Age of Jackson and A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy in the White House.

Reviews

"As a principle figure in resolving the crisis Robert Kennedy brings to it extraordinary authority, with his own insights, perspectives and very important revelations of the decision-making process at the highest level, on the brink of nuclear holocaust."
*David Schoenbrun - New York Times Book Review*

"This is valuable not only as a record of the operations of the Administration during the great facedown, but as an instance of responsible brinkmanship."
*Kirkus Reviews*