Castro and the Cuban Revolution

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Thomas M. Leonard

ISBN: 0-313-29979-X

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-29979-7

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224 pages

Greenwood Press

Publication: 4/30/1999

List Price: $51.95 (UK Sterling Price: £35.95)

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Media Type: Hardcover

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Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Greenwood Press Guides to Historic Events of the Twentieth Century

Description: Fidel Castro's triumphant march into Havana on January 8, 1959 signaled the end to Cuba's old order and the beginning of a new era. This one-stop guide to the Cuban revolution analyzes Castro's drive to oust Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. The reader will gain an understanding of the revolt and its causes and consequences. Two additional chapters examine Castro's efforts to pursue an independent foreign policy and an analysis of the ever-changing characteristics of the Cuban-American community and its relationship to the homeland. A variety of selected documents supplement the main points of each chapter.

Ready-reference features include: a chronology of events in the history of Cuba and the Cuban revolution; lengthy biographical profiles of 23 major figures in the history of Cuba and the revolution that provide the reader with insights into the political thinking and contributions each made to the Cuban historical experience; and the text of 15 key primary documents on the topics, including statements by Fidel Castro, President John F. Kennedy, and President Bill Clinton. A glossary of frequently cited terms, an annotated bibliography, and photos make this work ideally suited for student research.

Table of Contents:

Series Foreword by Randall M. Miller
Preface
Establishing a New Order: The Cuban Revolution, 1959-1961
The Road to Revolution: Cuba to 1953
Fulfilling the Revolution?: Castro's Cuba Since 1961
The Search for Prestige: Cuba and the World Since 1961
Angry Exiles: The Cuban-American Community
Conclusion: Meaning of the Cuban Revolution
Biographies: The Personalities Behind the Cuban Revolution
Primary Documents of the Cuban Revolution
Glossary
Annotated Bibliography
Index

About the Author: THOMAS M. LEONARD is Distinguished Professor of History and Director of the International Studies Program at the University of North Florida. He is the author of seven books on Latin America, including Guide to Central American Collections in the United States (Greenwood, 1994). His area of specialization is U.S.-Central American relations.

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