| Che Guevara: A Biography Contributor(s): Harris, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313359164 ISBN-13: 9780313359163 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $42.57 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Political - History | Latin America - South America - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Communism, Post-communism & Socialism |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2010031790 |
| Series: Greenwood Biographies |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.65" W x 9.55" (1.24 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Ethnic Orientation - Latino |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Che Guevara is one of the most controversial and iconic figures in recent memory and is still a hero to many. Che Guevara: A Biography provides a balanced and engaging introduction to the famous revolutionary leader. Based on original research, the biography reveals how Che's early life prepared him for leadership in the Cuban Revolution. It also explores his revolutionary activities in Africa and Bolivia, as well as the circumstances surrounding his tragic death on October 9, 1967. More than just a record of events, the book cogently examines Che's contributions to the theory and tactics of guerrilla warfare, his ideas about imperialism and socialism, and his enduring political legacy. It includes original information on the 1997 discovery of the hidden remains of his body and on the celebration of his life and ideals by the socialist regime in Cuba. And it looks at the reasons why leftist political leaders, movements, and governments in Latin America and the Caribbean still pay homage to this charismatic man. |