Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life
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This definitive biography traces the extraordinary life of Ernesto "Che" Guevara, the iconic Latin American revolutionary who became a symbol of resistance and idealism across the globe. Drawing on unprecedented access to Guevara's personal archives, interviews with his guerrilla companions, and Cuban government documents, Jon Lee Anderson constructs a meticulously researched portrait of the man behind the legend. From his early years as a medical student to his pivotal role in the Cuban Revolution and his final campaign in Bolivia, the narrative explores the ideological convictions, personal relationships, and strategic decisions that shaped one of the twentieth century's most influential—and controversial—figures. Anderson's exhaustive account balances Guevara's romantic revolutionary vision with the complex realities of his life, offering readers both an intimate character study and a sweeping historical examination of Cold War politics and Latin American struggle.
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Published Jan 1, 1997
866 pages
ISBN: 9780802135582
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First Published
1997
Language
en
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