On the brink
Jay Winik
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On the brink
by Jay Winik
Published
1996
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pages
672
ISBN-10
0684809826
Description
On the Brink is a gripping narrative of the Cold War, told through the stories of three men and one woman who changed history during one of the world's most decisive and divisive decades. In an extraordinary journey inside the Reagan era, rich in personal drama, Washington infighting, and international intrigue, Jay Winik not only captures the historic issues but takes us behind the scenes and into the turbulent lives of the daring but all-too-human men and women who dominated the nation's capital and drove the policies of war and peace. Based on exclusive interviews and unparalleled access to key officials and confidential documents, On the Brink reveals, blow by blow, the crucial events and harrowing debates that never reached the headlines: in closed meetings in Washington's marble-floored corridors of power, in Central American jungle encounters and precarious European negotiations, in furious backroom confrontations at the U.N., and in the historic summits between Reagan and Gorbachev. From a tense U.S.-Soviet standoff and hair-raising nuclear missile deployments, guerrilla wars, and secret diplomacy abroad, the action shifts to agonizing in the Kremlin and the most dramatic summit in history, at Hofdi House.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in On the brink?
This edition of On the brink has approximately 672 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read On the brink?
For most readers, On the brink typically takes between 14h 0m and 9h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 168,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 11h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 23 days • Estimated word count: 168,000 words
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What is the word count of On the brink?
The estimated word count for On the brink is approximately 168,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of On the brink?
On the brink was written by Jay Winik.
When was On the brink published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.