My Life by Fidel Castro
Castro is the only world leader to have outlasted nine US presidents, has survived over 600 assassination attempts and remains one of the twentieth century's most controversial figures. This title tells Castro's story, explaining thing from his parents and earliest influences to his imprisonment, guerrilla war and the Cuban revolution.
Gripping, almost cinematic * Guardian *
Irresistible * Financial Times *
Cubaphiles are all the richer for this book … Castro's prodigious gifts are well displayed: his formidable erudition, steely discipline, epic curiosity and his astute grasp of history * Financial Times *
Whatever happens after Castro has gone, this book will provide an indispensable perspective on his record * Guardian *
Castro's life has been extraordinary and he can tell a good story * Evening Standard *
A fascinating account -- , Books of the Year * Metro *
Extraordinary -- , Books of the Year * Observer *
Irresistible * Financial Times *
Irresistible * Financial Times *
Cubaphiles are all the richer for this book … Castro's prodigious gifts are well displayed: his formidable erudition, steely discipline, epic curiosity and his astute grasp of history * Financial Times *
Whatever happens after Castro has gone, this book will provide an indispensable perspective on his record * Guardian *
Castro's life has been extraordinary and he can tell a good story * Evening Standard *
A fascinating account -- , Books of the Year * Metro *
Extraordinary -- , Books of the Year * Observer *
Irresistible * Financial Times *
Ignacio Ramonet is a specialist on geopolitics, economics and the history of culture and a professor of communication theory at the University Denis Diderot in Paris. He is the long-time editor of the French magazine, Le Monde Diplomatique.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780141026268 |
| ISBN 10 | 014102626X |
| Title | My Life |
| Author | Fidel Castro |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 736 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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