FIDEL CASTRO Beyond the legend (Paperback)

Marc Vandepitte

ISBN 10: 1899155252 / ISBN 13: 9781899155255

Published by Praxis Press, 2026

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Paperback. Fidel Castro was for decades one of the most fascinating, yet also most controversial figures on the world stage. Under his unwavering leadership, small Cuba punched far above its weight in world history. This revealing biography sketches an intimate and honest portrait of 'El Comandante'. The book takes you on a journey through his turbulent life: from his first steps in political activism as a student in Havana, to the legendary guerrilla struggle alongside Che Guevara. The years of imprisonment, exile, and the inevitable fragility of his old age are also addressed. In this story, we witness the transformation of a rebel into a national leader, and of a fighter into a tactical diplomat. This biography combines the political with the personal, offering a fresh, penetrating look at the Cuban Revolution and its remarkable impact on world history. Fidel Castro was for decades one of the most fascinating, yet also most controversial figures on the world stage. Under his unwavering leadership, Cuba punched far above its weight in world history. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: FIDEL CASTRO Beyond the legend (Paperback)
• Publisher: Praxis Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1899155252
• ISBN 13: 9781899155255
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Fidel Castro was for decades one of the most fascinating, yet also most controversial figures on the world stage. Under his unwavering leadership, small Cuba punched far above its weight in world history.

This revealing biography sketches an intimate and honest portrait of 'El Comandante'. The book takes you on a journey through his turbulent life: from his first steps in political activism as a student in Havana, to the legendary guerrilla struggle alongside Che Guevara. The years of imprisonment, exile, and the inevitable fragility of his old age are also addressed.

In this story, we witness the transformation of a rebel into a national leader, and of a fighter into a tactical diplomat. This biography combines the political with the personal, offering a fresh, penetrating look at the Cuban Revolution and its remarkable impact on world history.

About the Authors

Marc Vandepitte is a philosopher and economist. He has published books on Cuba, China, and North-South relations.

Katrien Demuynck is a historian and author. She has published works on Cuba and on the social struggle of the Indigenous peoples of North America.

Ignacio Ramonet Miguez is a Spanish academic, journalist, and writer who has been based in Paris for much of his career. He became editor-in-chief of Le Monde diplomatique, serving from 1991 until March 2008.