At the Highest Levels The Inside Story of the End of the Cold War
At the Highest Levels: The Inside Story of the End of the Cold War by Michael R. Beschloss, published by Little, Brown in 1994, offers an in-depth exploration of the pivotal events surrounding the conclusion of the Cold War. This edition spans 521 pages and is presented in English. The book reveals critical transactions between George Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev that were kept from public knowledge, including Bush’s commitments regarding Baltic independence and the intricate negotiations surrounding German unification.
Readers will find a detailed account based on classified documents, cables, and diplomatic records that illuminate the complexities of U.S.-Soviet relations during this transformative period. The narrative highlights how both leaders perceived their greatest threats as originating from internal forces rather than from each other, providing a unique perspective on the political dynamics of the late 20th century. This work contributes to the broader understanding of modern history, particularly in relation to the Cold War and the political landscape of Russia and the former Soviet Union.
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This book reveals a secret dimension of the most momentous event of our time: the end of the Cold War. It shows the vital transactions that George Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev made and concealed from the world: Bush’s pledge not to press Gorbachev for Baltic independence, the manipulations for German unification, how the Soviet Union joined the Gulf War Coalition, Bush’s private warnings to Gorbachev that he was about to be overthrown, and the U.S. president’s secret efforts to prevent the breakup of the Soviet Union and keep Gorbachev in power. Based on classified U.S. and Soviet documents, cables, telephone transcripts, and diplomatic records. This book also demonstrates how the two leaders came to believe that their most dangerous opponents were no longer each other but forces inside their own countries.
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