Historical Biography - Latin America, History of Communism, Cuba - Politics & Government, Communists - Biography, Revolutionaries - Biography, Communists & Socialists - Political Biography, Cuba - History, Latin America & the Caribbean - Political Biograp
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Fidel Castro's triumphant march into Havana on January 8, 1959 signaled the end to Cuba's old order and the beginning of a new era. This one-stop guide to the Cuban revolution analyzes Castro's drive to oust Cuban dicatator Fulgencio Batista. The reader will gain an understanding of the revolt and its causes and consequences. Two additional chapters examine Castro's efforts to pursue an independent foreign policy and an analysis of the ever-changing characteristics of the Cuban-American community and its relationship to the homeland. A variety of selected documents supplement the main points of each chapter.Editorials
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A narrative history of the revolution and regime, supported by biographical sketches and primary documents. First considers the period from the triumph of the revolution in 1953 to the failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, then looks back at the historical roots, and concludes with a review of the country since 1961. Includes a critically annotated bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)Book Details
Published
April 30, 1999
Publisher
ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
ISBN
9780313091452