Cuba : the doctrine of the lie / Orlando Gutiérrez-Boronat.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gutiérrez Boronat, Orlando, 1965- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Totalitarianism.

Cuba--Politics and government--1933-1959.

Cuba.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (198 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Academica Press, [2022]

Summary:

Cuba: The Doctrine of the Lie is a thoroughly researched and profoundly revealing work on two themes of vital importance to the world today: the true nature of totalitarianism and how religion, philosophy, culture, tradition, and individual freedom are the most effective antibodies for countering this deadly ontological virus. Approaching Cuba's history as both a rallying icon for the radical left and an engine of freedom activism for the powerful Cuban-American community in the United States, this study helps dispel the black legend about life in Cuba before the communist triumph in 1959, reveals the destructive ideology behind the façade of Che Guevara's socialism, explains how so-called agrarian reform camouflaged the structuring of a police state, and provides unique insights into the dynamics of the struggle of the Cuban Resistance. Cuba: The Doctrine of the Lie explains how totalitarianism was established and consolidated in Cuba and assesses the repercussions that event has had for America's domestic ideological spectrum. Resulting from personal conversations with key actors, research into original sources, and a thorough knowledge of Cuban history, this book represents a vital contribution not just to the field of studies of totalitarianism but also to the study of Cuban history as a whole.

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ISBN:

9781680537437

1680537431