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Fidel Castro

    August 13, 1926 – November 25, 2016

    Fidel Castro was a revolutionary leader and politician who embodied the Cuban Revolution. His political philosophy, firmly rooted in Marxism-Leninism, led to Cuba's transformation into a socialist state with a centralized economy and sweeping social reforms. Castro was a pivotal figure in Cold War international relations, supporting revolutionary movements globally and challenging imperialism. His legacy is complex, viewed by some as a champion of socialist ideals and anti-imperialist resistance, while others critique his authoritarian rule and its consequences.

    Fidel Castro
    How Far We Slaves Have Come. South Africa and Cuba in Today's World
    The Declarations of Havana
    My life
    Cold War: Warnings for a Unipolar World
    Castro, Fidel: Nothing Can Stop the Course of History
    The Gigantic Casino
    • 2022

      Fidel Castro Exposes The Synthetic Left

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The compilation features Fidel Castro's columns from Granma, revealing the contrasts between his revolutionary Marxism and Western middle-class activism. It emphasizes Castro's insights on critical issues such as drug trafficking, CIA manipulation, and the pitfalls of liberal interventionism, showcasing his warnings and perspectives on these topics. This collection provides a unique glimpse into the ideology and concerns of the Cuban Communist leader during his time.

      Fidel Castro Exposes The Synthetic Left
    • 2020
    • 2016

      Pod názvom STRATEGICKÉ VÍŤAZSTVO a STRATEGICKÁ PROTIOFENZÍVA vychádza najvýznamnejšie dielo Fidela Castra Ruza - autobiografická dvojzväzková kniha spomienok na priebeh kubánskej revolúcie. Je to vôbec prvá Castrova kniha, ktorá bola vydaná na Slovensku. Autor mimoriadne pútavým a zaujímavým spôsobom mapuje priebeh revolúcie a občianskej vojny na Kube. Približuje denný život povstaleckých vojsk, ich úspechy a strasti na bojiskách. Rozprávač sa s čitateľmi veľmi otvorene delí o svoje pocity, názory a stratégie a neváha zverejniť ani osobné listy z tej doby. Denníková forma ešte umocňuje vnímanie tohto diela, z ktorého je zrejmé, prečo si ľudia na Kube vážia Fidela Castra ako výnimočného človeka, hrdinu a historického vodcu kubánskej revolúcie. Kniha je doplnená unikátnymi fotografiami, faksimile Castrových listov či mapovými prílohami s rozbormi bojových konfliktov.

      Strategické víťazstvo / Strategická protiofenzíva
    • 2012

      Die Kubanische Revolution hat bis heute nichts von ihrer Strahlkraft eingebüßt. Sie ist Vorbild und Bezugspunkt für sämtliche nachfolgenden Befreiungsbewegungen in Lateinamerika, ihre politischen Anführer Fidel Castro und Che Guevara wurden zu Ikonen des Kampfes David gegen Goliath. Im ersten Teil seiner umfassenden Erinnerungen schildert der 'Comandante en Jefe' Fidel Castro minutiös den Guerillakampf in der Sierra Maestra im Jahr 1958, die Schwierigkeiten bei der Organisation des Widerstandes gegen einen zahlenmäßig weit überlegenen Gegner und die entscheidenden Schlachten, die schließlich zum Sturz des Diktators Batista führten.

      Der strategische Sieg
    • 2010

      Guantanamo

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      How is it that Guantanamo Bay, seized after the Spanish-American war over 100 years ago, is still held by the US as a naval base? Written by one of the most infamous international leaders, Guantanamo is the only book to address the historical debate about the legality of the US occupation of Cuba, preceding its use as a prison for the War on Terror. 50 years after first calling for the return of the territory, Castro reviews the history of the base, reiterating Cuba's case.

      Guantanamo
    • 2009

      The Gigantic Casino

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The book offers a profound analysis of the significant economic crisis impacting the capitalist world, drawing parallels to the Great Depression of the 1930s. Castro employs his exceptional wisdom and analytical skills to dissect the unfolding events, providing insights into the complexities of the crisis. Through his unique perspective, readers gain a deeper understanding of the economic landscape and the implications of this pivotal moment in history.

      The Gigantic Casino
    • 2009

      Unter dem Titel „La historia me absolverá“, in Anlehnung an den letzten Satz seines Plädoyers, wurde Fidel Castros Verteidigungsrede bekannt. Der Anführer der kubanischen Rebellenarmee hielt sie am 16. Oktober 1953 bei der vorletzten Gerichtsverhandlung in Santiago de Cuba gegen die Beschuldigten des Angriffs auf die Moncada-Kaserne im selben Jahr. Sie ist ein programmatisches Manifest, Anklageschrift, rechtliche, moralische, philosophische und politische Verteidigungsschrift des revolutionären Kampfes gegen die Tyrannei. „Die Geschichte wird mich freisprechen“ ist damit von selbst zu einem Grundsatzdokument der Kubanischen Revolution und einem der wichtigsten Texte über das politische Denken und die revolutionäre Aktion Kubas und Lateinamerikas geworden.

      Die Geschichte wird mich freisprechen
    • 2008
    • 2008

      The acclaimed autobiography of Fidel Castro, one of the towering political figures of our age, who dominated both Cuba and the world stage for over half a century. Here Castro tells his story in full for the first time, speaking openly about everything from his parents and earliest influences to his imprisonment, guerrilla war and the Cuban revolution and on to the Bay of Pigs, the missile crisis and his relationship with Che Guevara. He also remembers the people he knew, from John F. Kennedy to Ernest Hemingway. Whatever your views on Castro are, this is an essential record of an incredible life - and even more extraordinary times. 'Cubaphiles are all the richer for this book ... Castro's prodigious gifts are well displayed: his formidable erudition, steely discipline, epic curiosity and his astute grasp of history' Financial Times 'Castro's life has been extraordinary and he can tell a good story' Evening Standard

      My life
    • 2008

      The Declarations of Havana

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.2(181)Add rating

      In response to the American administration’s attempt to isolate Cuba, Fidel Castro delivered a series of speeches designed to radicalize Latin American society. As Latin America experiences more revolutions in Venezuela and Bolivia, and continues to upset America’s plans for neo-liberal imperialism, renowned radical writer and activist Tariq Ali provides a searing analysis of the relevance of Castro’s message for today.

      The Declarations of Havana