Conquest Without War: Khrushchev's Personal Statments
Conquest Without War: Khrushchev's Personal Statments
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Condition Notes: Cover contains minor wear. Pages and binding are in good shape.
Author(s): N.H. Mager, Jaques Katel
Publication year: 1961
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
In Conquest Without War, readers are offered a rare, firsthand look into the mind of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War. Published in 1961, this collection of speeches, interviews, and public declarations captures Khrushchev’s vision of global politics, socialism, and Soviet-American relations—all presented in his own words.
Positioned as both propaganda and political philosophy, the book outlines Khrushchev’s concept of "peaceful coexistence," where communism would triumph not through military conflict but through ideological, economic, and cultural influence. The volume includes commentary on nuclear arms, capitalism, colonialism, and the future of the global socialist movement—offering a clear picture of how the Soviet Union saw itself in the struggle for world leadership.
Direct, defiant, and often laced with the premier’s distinctive bluntness, Conquest Without War stands as a significant Cold War document. It’s an essential read for historians, political science enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand Soviet rhetoric and global strategy during the early 1960s.
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
