A History of the Cuban Revolution

A History of the Cuban Revolution presents a concise socio-historical account of the Cuban Revolution of 1959, an event that continues to spark debate 50 years later. 

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  Balances a comprehensive overview of the political and economic events of the revolution with a look at the revolution’s social impact

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  Provides a lively, on-the-ground look at the lives of ordinary people

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  Features both U.S. and Cuban perspectives to provide a complete and well-rounded look at the revolution and its repercussions

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  Encourages students to understand history through the viewpoint of individuals living it

Nyckelord: Fidel Castro, Bay of Pigs, Missile Crisis, Socialism, Embargo, Batista, Guevara, Cuban politics, immigration, emigration, Communism, Marxism, literature, film, music, sport, dance, food, political culture, race, gender, sexuality, religion, Eisenhower, JFK, RFK