Fidel Castro: In His Own Words - Alex Moore
Category: Political
Tags: Political, Autobiography & Biographies, Adults
From revolutionary to Cold War adversary, Fidel Castro was one of the worlds most controversial leaders and perhaps its most enduring. As Cubas president for nearly 50 years, Castros influential leadership captivated allies and enemies alike. By virtue of passionate oration and committed sense of purpose - good or bad - Castro kept the Cuban people devoted and the world enthralled., From his earliest years as a student rebel to his role in Cubas social reform to the Cuban Missile Crisis, his life is covered in extensive detail within this book. The transfer of power to Raul Castro is explored as well as the changes to Cuban-American diplomatic relations, including President Obamas view of Americas relationship with Cuba. Castros death is covered as well as the worlds reaction to it., Fidel Castro: In His Own Words is not only a reflection of Castros life, triumphs, and misdeeds, but it is a look at the people and places affected by his politics before, during, and after the age of Cuba
