Description
A pictorial biography of one of our most colorful and controversial public figures.The first photography book to chronicle Fidel Castro's career through hundreds of compelling images accompanying an authoritative text, this volume traces the life of the notorious leader from his childhood through his most recent years, revealing the influences in Castro's life and the events that shaped his long and controversial political career. Over 300 photographs from a wide range of sources, including press pictures and private archives, evoke the many faces of Castro: the law student at the University of Havana who quickly became embroiled in the political culture of the university; the young activist who joined the Partido Ortodoxo, which had been formed by his mentor, Eduardo Chib
ISBN:9788854403406