Fidel Castro ReaderOcean, 2007 - 525 pages An outstanding new anthology of one of history’s greatest orators Here, at last, is a comprehensive anthology presenting the voice of one of history’s greatest orators, Fidel Castro. Love him or hate him, there is no denying he is a “master of the spoken word,” as Gabriel García Márquez has described him. Emerging in the 1960s as a leading voice in support of Third World anticolonial struggles and continuing to play a role in the antiglobalization movement of today, Fidel Castro remains an articulate and penetrating—if controversial—political thinker and leader, who has outlasted ten hostile US presidents. His direct, forthright approach, his incredible grasp of diverse economic, historical, and cultural topics, and his idealism stand in stark contrast against the spin and superficiality of most political leaders. Covering five decades of Fidel’s speeches, this selection begins with his famous courtroom defense (“History will Absolve Me”), and also includes his speech on learning of Che Guevara’s death in Bolivia, his analysis of the collapse of the Soviet Union, and his response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. With his declining health and the emergence of new leaders such as Hugo Chávez in Venezuela and Evo Morales in Bolivia, this book sheds light not just on Castro’s mighty role in Latin America’s immediate past, but also on his legacy for the future. The Fidel Castro Reader includes a chronology of the Cuban Revolution, an extensive glossary and index as well as 24 pages of photos. As the first anthology of Castro’s speeches to be published in English since the 1960s, this is an essential resource for both scholars and general readers. “Fidel’s devotion to the word is almost magical.” — Gabriel García Márquez
“Fidel is the leader of one of the smallest countries in the world, but he has helped to shape the destinies of millions of people across the globe.”
“Fidel Castro is a man of the masses… The Cuban revolution has been a source of inspiration to all freedom-loving people.”
“Fidel’s is a singing and dancing intellect.”
“The editors] have done an admirable, even heroic, job of editing and excerpting this reader [which] serves a purpose for both historians and politicos.” —Foreword magazine
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... October 9 Che Guevara is assassinated in cold blood by Bolivian Army Rangers under instructions from Washington . October 15 In a television appearance , Fidel confirms news of Che Guevara's death in Bolivia . October 18 Fidel delivers ...
... October 22 , 1962 , President Kennedy announced a total naval blockade of Cuba . The crisis peaked by October 26 when a massive US air strike against Cuba seemed ... October Missile Crisis The Five Points of Dignity, October 28, 1962.
... October 10 , 1868 , signify for our people ? What does this glorious date mean for the revolutionaries of our nation ? It simply marks the beginning of 100 years of struggle , the beginning of the revolution in Cuba , because in Cuba ...
Table des matières
Santiago de Cuba October 16 1953 | 45 |
On the Triumph of the Revolution | 107 |
At the United Nations General Assembly | 137 |
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