Few historical events are as little understood –– or continue to stir such emotions –– as the revolution guided by Fidel Castro that overthrew the Batista government of Cuba in 1959. A History of the Cuban Revolution journeys beyond the fiery political rhetoric to present readers with a concise socio–historical accounting of the Cuban Revolution. The text explores the revolution?s effects on the Cuban public by bringing in many original voices –– both from the U.S. and from Cuba –– to address the everyday realities brought about by the implementation of post–revolutionary social and economic programs. Chomsky also engages with the myths and preconceptions about the revolution itself, providing a lively, anecdotal, and on–the–ground look at what the Cuban revolution has meant for ordinary people. With brevity and scholarly sophistication, A History of the Cuban Revolution offers illuminating insights into an important event that has aroused passion and...
