The Cuban revolution

by Prentzas, G. S.

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Title Statements

Full title :The Cuban revolution / by G.S. Prentzas.

Summary

When the Cuban Revolution succeeded in overthrowing dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959, rebel commander Fidel Castro declared, "The Revolution begins now." Over the next five decades, Castro remade Cuba into a one-party socialist nation. The Cuban Revolution survived attempts to topple Castro's government, a crippling American embargo, a cold war-era nuclear confrontation, and many difficult economic downturns. Although it created successful social programs and produced a more equitable society, it failed to live up to the democratic ideals promised by denying basic civil liberties and jailing political opponents. Additionally, more than a million Cubans left their homeland, turning their backs on their country so long as Castro's regime was in charge. Read more about this dramatic period in Latin American history in The Cuban Revolution

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2012.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Chelsea House
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2012.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (140 pages) : : illustrations (some color), maps

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781438139128, 1438139128
oclc:ocn767817751
LC Classification:F1788
Dewey Decimal:972.9106/4

"The revolution begins now" -- Origins of the Cuban revolution -- The insurrection begins -- The rebels win -- Castro consolidates power -- Defending the revolution -- The revolution endures -- The impact of the Cuban revolution.

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Castro, Fidel Cuba Cuba -- Juvenile literature -- History … Cuba -- Juvenile literature -- History … Cuba -- Juvenile literature -- History … Cuba -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. -- H… Cuba -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. -- H… History JUVENILE NONFICTION -- People & Places Juvenile works Since 1959