Synopses & Reviews
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.
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This concise biography of the world famous revolutionary Che Guevara provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive account available of his remarkable life, tragic death, and enduring political legacy.
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• A map of Che Guevara's revolutionary operations
• Photographs
• An up-to-date annotated bibliography of the major print and electronic sources of information on Che Guevara
• A timeline of key events
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According to Time magazine, Che Guevara was one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. Che's legend has continued to grow since his death in 1967, and the revolutionary, anti-Imperialist ideals he lived and died for now appeal to a new generation of 21st-century men and women.
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• Draws on original field research in Latin America, as well as letters, diaries, official documents, published works, and interviews
• Provides a comprehensive biographical treatment including Che's training as a medical doctor; his revolutionary activities in Cuba, Africa, and Bolivia; and the most recent influences of his revolutionary political legacy
• Examines critical political, economic, social, and social-psychological issues relative to Che Guevara's life and activities
• Offers a badly needed, up-to-date synthesis of the extensive, yet contradictory information on Che Guevara