Traces the life of the Latin American communist revolutionary from his youth, to his relationship with Fidel Castro, to his untimely demise. Biography of Che Guevara, drawing from Soviet archives, personal letters, and other sources to discuss the early life, revolutionary acti…
"Bolivia is a country with a reputation, " writes James Dunkerley. "Not so long ago it was for Che Guevara, for whose death its citizens are on occasions held to be collectively responsible. More recently it has been for cocaine. But in general it is for political disorder." Reb…
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"Since the days of the Spanish Conquest, the indigenous populations of Andean Bolivia have struggled to preserve their textile-based writings. This struggle continues today, both in schools and within the larger culture. The Metamorphosis of Heads explores the history and cultur…
"Since the days of the Spanish Conquest, the indigenous populations of Andean Bolivia have struggled to preserve their textile-based writings. This struggle continues today, both in schools and within the larger culture. The Metamorphosis of Heads explores the history and cultur…
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Providing details of the major sights, this guide covers the history of Bolivia and its cultures. Advice on exploring the remote Andean ranges and Amazonian rainforests, along with reviews of the best places to stay and eat is included
