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The Declarations of Havana (Revolutions Series)
- Tariq Ali presents Fidel Castro
- Narrated by: Chris Pavlo, Tariq Ali
- Series: The Revolutions, Book 3
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 04-22-11
- Language: English
- Publisher: Audible Studios
Regular price: $15.48
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Publisher's Summary
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 plan for neoliberal imperialism, renowned radical writer and activist Tariq Ali provides a searing analysis of the relevance of Castro's message today.
Includes an exclusive additional introduction by Tariq Ali.
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- Edwin A. Blanton
- 01-16-16
an interesting look back
Castro is no dummy, and this look back on the declarations of havana are wuute interesting, be sure to also check out slavoj zizeks take on trosky
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- Lal-Akash
- 07-06-11
Couldn't make it to the end...
just couldn't! It's pretty hard going in my opinion but read well. Tariq Ali only reads the intro.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful