Perrottet, Tony
Cuba Libre!: Che, Fidel, and the Improbable Revolution That Changed World History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780735218161
- author:
- Perrottet, Tony
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Blue Rider Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 2.13 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Latin America, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Cuban Revolution of 1956-1959 was a pivotal event in world history, led by two charismatic figures: Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. However, less is often remembered about the amateur nature of the movement and the lives of its players. Historian Tony Perrottet delves into the human drama behind this improbable revolution, revealing fascinating details about the scruffy handful of self-taught revolutionaries who defeated 40,000 professional soldiers to overthrow the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. From the role of Celia Sánchez in whipping the male guerrillas into shape to the stories of American volunteers who joined the Cuban rebels, this book provides a unique look at a liberation movement that captured the world's imagination with its spectacular drama, foolhardy bravery, tragedy, and high comedy. Cuba Libre! is an absorbing account of a revolution that had far-reaching consequences for Cold War tensions and the world.
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