Fidel Castro: In His Own Words - Couverture rigide

Moore, Alex

 
9781631581908: Fidel Castro: In His Own Words
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ISBN 10 : 1631581902 ISBN 13 : 9781631581908
Editeur : Racehorse, 2017

Synopsis

FIDEL CASTRO
August 13, 1926 – November 26, 2016.

“A revolution is a struggle between the future and the past.”
--Fidel Castro

From revolutionary and symbol of strength to Cold War adversary, Fidel Castro was one of the world’s most controversial leaders, and perhaps its most enduring. As Cuba’s towering and charismatic president for nearly fifty years, Castro’s influential leadership captivated allies and enemies alike. By virtue of passionate oration and committed sense of purpose—good or bad—Castro kept the Cuban people devoted and the world enthralled.

From his earliest years as a student rebel to his role in Cuba's social reform to The Cuban Missile Crisis, his life is covered in extensive detail within this book. The transfer of power to Raul Castro is explored as well as the changes to Cuban/American diplomatic relations, including Obama’s view of America’s relationship with Cuba. Castro’s death is covered as well as the world’s the reaction to it, including the views of American and Cuban people and the differing reactions of Obama and Trump.

A comprehensive look into each stage of Castro’s life and leadership
More than a dozen color photos spanning the Cuban leader’s life
Comes complete with Castro’s most resonating speeches

Fidel Castro: In His Own Words is not only a reflection of Castro’s life, triumphs, and misdeeds, but it is a look at the people and places affected by his politics before, during, and after the age of Cuban embargo. Regardless of readers’ political preference, there is no doubt that this captivating leader’s influence on the Cuban people, The United States, and the world will continue to echo through time.

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À propos de l'auteur

ALEX MOORE is an experienced editor of numerous biographies of historical figures and celebrities, and has written dozens of books on famous people of all kinds, from Hollywood celebrities to notable public figures.

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Éditeur
Racehorse
Date d'édition
2017
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1631581902
ISBN 13 
9781631581908
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
224
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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