Che Guevara : The Romantic Revolutionary.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Todd, Allan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Revolutionaries--Latin America.

Revolutionaries.

Guerrilla warfare.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (298 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

This biography of Che Guevara by Allan Todd delves into the life of the iconic revolutionary figure known for his role in the Cuban Revolution and his influence on international revolutionary movements. The book explores Guevara's early life, his involvement in the Cuban Revolution, and his subsequent endeavors in Africa and South America. It examines his political philosophy, including his foco theory of guerrilla warfare, and his legacy as a symbol of rebellion and resistance. The biography aims to offer new insights into Guevara's life, drawing from various sources, and is intended for readers interested in modern history, revolutionary movements, and Latin American politics. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

A Note on Usages

Family Tree

Main Characters

Maps

Introduction: An Icon Of International Revolution

Chapter 1 The Young Che, 1928–43

Chapter 2 Learning And Love, 1943–50

Chapter 3 Motorcycles, Medicine and Marxism 1951–53

Chapter 4 Revolution and Romance in Guatemala, 1953–54

Chapter 5 Committing to Revolution, 1954–56

Plates

Chapter 6 Becoming ‘El Che’, 1956–59

Chapter 7 The Revolutionary Minister, 1959–63

Chapter 8 The Great Debate, 1963–64

Chapter 9 Failure in the Congo, 1965–66

Chapter 10 The Fatal Mission, 1966–67

Conclusion: Guevarism – Che’s Legacy

Endnotes

Bibliography/Further Reading

Index

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Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Todd, Allan Che Guevara

ISBN:

9781399042758

OCLC:

1439084824