The author describes Batista's rise to power as part of a revolutionary movement and the intrigues and dangers that surrounded him. This volume focuses on Batista's role as a revolutionary leader from 1933 to 1934 and his image as a strongman in the years between 1934 and 1939.-…
In this book, Frank Argote-Freyre provides a portrait of Fulgencio Batista. He describes Batista's rise to power as part of a revolutionary movement and the intrigues and dangers that surrounded him. Drawing on an extensive review of Cuban newspapers, government records, memos, …
"Second only to Fidel Castro, Batista is the most controversial leader in modern Cuban history. And yet, until now, there has been no objective biography written about him. Existing biographical literature either borders on hero worship or launches a series of attacks aimed at r…
In this book, Frank Argote-Freyre provides a portrait of Fulgencio Batista. He describes Batista's rise to power as part of a revolutionary movement and the intrigues and dangers that surrounded him. Drawing on an extensive review of Cuban newspapers, government records, memos, …
Before we begin -- Why Haydée? -- Early life -- Moncada -- War -- Witnesses -- Casa de las Américas -- Two, three, many vietnams: Haydée and Che -- The woman beneath the myth -- Impossible possibility: elegy for Haydée Santamaría
"Fifty years after his death, Guevara remains a symbol to legions of young rebels and revolutionaries. This book provides a way to critically engage with Guevara's economic views, his ideas about revolutionary agency, and his conduct as guerrilla commander and government adminis…
A political portrait focused on Guevara's thought and political record aimed at dispelling many of the myths about the revolutionary.
"Fifty years after his death, Guevara remains a symbol to legions of young rebels and revolutionaries. This book provides a way to critically engage with Guevara's economic views, his ideas about revolutionary agency, and his conduct as guerrilla commander and government adminis…
A political portrait focused on Guevara's thought and political record aimed at dispelling many of the myths about the revolutionary.
Fidel Castro is perhaps the most charismatic and controversial head of state in modern times. A dictatorial pariah to some, he has become a hero and inspiration for many of the world's poor, defiantly charting an independent and revolutionary path for Cuba over nearly half a cen…
Fidel Castro is perhaps the most charismatic and controversial head of state in modern times. A dictatorial pariah to some, he has become a hero and inspiration for many of the world's poor, defiantly charting an independent and revolutionary path for Cuba over nearly half a cen…