Reminiscences Of The Cuban Revolutionary

Reflects the life of an extraordinary and important man. Most significant, Guevara left behind him writing that will endure among the best of revolutionary literature. A step-by-step account of the revolution, also a highly readable personal journal.

We were an army of shadows, of ghosts, walking as if to the beat of some dark psychic mechanism' The Cuban Revolution changed the course of the twentieth century. Following years of brutal tyranny and poverty, a band of idealistic young people fought against immense odds to overthrow a dictator and emerged victorious. This is the story of how they did it. Che Guevara's classic eyewitness account chronicles the transformation of a country, and of Che himself, from troop doctor to revolutionary icon. 'Powerful and poetic ... For anyone interested in the myth of Che Guevara ... this book is essential reading' Colm T ibin, Observer 'Che's life is an inspiration for every human being who loves freedom' Nelson Mandela

A first hand account of the military campaigns and political events that culminated in the January 1959 popular insurrection that overthrew the U.S.-backed dictatorship in Cuba. With clarity and humor, Guevara describes his own political education. He explains how the struggle transformed the men and women of the Rebel Army and July 26 Movement led by Fidel Castro. And how these combatants forged a political leadership capable of guiding millions of workers and peasants to open the socialist revolution in the Americas. Guevara's Episodes appears here complete for the first time in English.

The Writings Of One Of The Greatest Icons Of The Twentieth Century Revolutionary Leader Ernesto Che Guevara. These Diaries Follow On From The Events Recorded In The Motorcycle Diaries And Recount The Experiences That Would Make Che A Figure Known Around The World.The People Of Cuba Struggled Against Immense Odds To Emerge Victorious From Years Of Brutal Dictatorship And Poverty In 1959. This Is Che Guevara'S Classic Eyewitness Account Of The Transformation Of A Country And Also The Transformation Of Che Himself From A Troop Doctor To A Revolutionary Leader, Who Would Become One Of The Greatest Icons Of The Twentieth Century. Following The Phenomenally Successful Film Adaptation Of The Motorcycle Diaries , Two Of Che Guevara'S Later And Most Insightful Diaries Are Being Brought To The Big Screen In 2009. Directed By Steven Soderbergh And Starring Benicio Del Toro, Reminiscences Of The Cuban Revolutionary War And The Bolivian Diary Will Be Released As Che Part 1 And Che Part 2 . Del Toro Won The Best Actor Award For His Part In The Films At Cannes In 2008.

The most comprehensive version of Che's writings available in English. Covering Che's writings on the Cuban revolutionary war, the first years of the revolution in Cuba and his vision for Latin America and the third world, it includes such classic essays as "Socialism and Man in Cuba" and "Two, Three, Many Vietnams". Contains several unpublished articles, essays and letters, including a letter from Che to his children shortly before his death in Bolivia in 1967 and an essay, "Strategy and Tactics for the Latin American Revolution".

Tracking Cuban history from 1492 to the present, The Cuba Reader includes more than one hundred selections that present myriad perspectives on Cuba's history, culture, and politics. The volume foregrounds the experience of Cubans from all walks of life, including slaves, prostitutes, doctors, activists, and historians. Combining songs, poetry, fiction, journalism, political speeches, and many other types of documents, this revised and updated second edition of The Cuba Reader contains over twenty new selections that explore the changes and continuities in Cuba since Fidel Castro stepped down from power in 2006. For students, travelers, and all those who want to know more about the island nation just ninety miles south of Florida, The Cuba Reader is an invaluable introduction.