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Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life
Jon Lee Anderson
Manufacturer: Grove Press
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Binding: Paperback

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Even to those without Marxist sympathies, Che Guevara (1928-67) was a dashing, charismatic figure: the asthmatic son of an aristocratic Argentine family whose sympathy for the world's oppressed turned him into a socialist revolutionary, the valued comrade-in-arms of Cuba's Fidel Castro and a leader of guerilla warfare in Latin America and Africa. Journalist Jon Lee Anderson's lengthy and absorbing portrait captures the complexities of international politics (revolutionary and counter); his painstaking research has unearthed a remarkable amount of new material, including information about Guevara's death at the hands of the Bolivian military.

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Great for a classroom study but not for...........2007-06-03

This book is so full of information it begins to sound more like a step by step account of Che's life. I was sincerely looking forward to reading interesting and historical facts but there are more long winded historical segues and side stories narrated in the third person than one would expect from a biographical book. One example relates to an account of Che's purchase of a gift for a friend which spans 2 pages--was this a major event by normal standards: probably not. At times I felt as if I was reading the report of someone who had too much information but did not want to truncate it under the belief that it would seem dishonest.
However, if you dont mind reading minute details about someone as interesting as Che, then you should buy this book. If you are more interested in getting to the heart of his ideology and political inclinations, look elsewhere.

The Ultimate Book about Che!.......2007-04-30

This book is extremely detailed about Che's life. The author has researched his life so thoroughly. It is also very unbiased, explaining flaws of his character.

A capitalist at heart, this book made me understand the anti-imperialist sentiment in the world, as Che visits Mayan ruins and an American copper mine in Chile. The book also explains the United Fruit Company's presence in Latin America and the politics behind it.

This book also details the Cuban revolution. What an interesting story!! I didn't realize how smart Castro is or that he came from a rich family.

By the time you finish this book, you may not LOVE Che, but you will understand why he fought.

the best book on che.......2007-02-20

This is a balanced, well researched, and easy to read treatise on Che. A good portion of the book details the revolution and you also get to know Fidel well.

thorough.......2007-01-03

Excellent and objective book on Che Guevara. A long read (750 pages) but written in a very readable and chronological fashion. This book is also very insightful regarding the events leading up to and after the Cuban Revolution and provides a lot of insight on Fidel Castro as well. Highly recommended.

a little rambling, but heavily inspiring.......2006-12-09

A great insight into the character of the man. Very compelling.

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Che Guevara - A Revolutionary Life
Jon Lee Anderson
Manufacturer: Grove Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000SLB4PQ

Viva Che!: The Strange Death and Life of Che Guevara

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Viva Che!: The Strange Death and Life of Che Guevara
Andrew Sinclair
Manufacturer: Sutton Publishing
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This book on Che Guevara was the first book to be published on the guerrilla hero in the revolutionary year of 1968, when all change seemed possible.

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Che Guevara (Life & Times) (Life & Times)
Frank Niess
Manufacturer: Haus Publishers Ltd.
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ASIN: 1904341993

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Che Guevara (1928-1967) embodied the utopian dreams of a whole generation of left-wing theorists and activists. His burning and relentless ambitions combined with his fearlessness have all contributed to his status as a modern day political idol. This monograph describes the myth and the reality of an extraordinary and eventful life, which excites and fascinates even today.

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CHE GUEVARA: A REVOLUTIONARY LIFE.
Jon Lee. Anderson
Manufacturer: QPD
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HLYCF6

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