An intimate, revisionist portrait of the early years of Fidel Castro, showing how an unlikely young Cuban led his country in revolution and transfixed the world. This book will change how you think about Fidel Castro. Until now, biographers have treated Castro's life like prosecutors, scouring his past for evidence to convict a person they don't like or don't understand. This can make for bad history and unsatisfying biography. Young Castro challenges...

Describes the life of the man who ruled Cuba from 1959-2016, after leading a successful revolution overthrowing Batista's government and establishing a Communist regime in its place.

The Cuban dictator is profiled through interviews with relatives, loyalists, and enemies in Cuba and abroad.

In 1959, Fidel Castro took control of the Cuban government and became its new leader. Fidel Castro: Cuban Revolutionary Leader explores the early life of Castro and his rise to power. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

A documentary produced in Cuba celebrating the life and political career of Fidel Castro through archival footage, interviews with Castro and commentary by family, associates, former guerrilla fighters, politicians and historians. Castro is seen swimming with bodyguards in the ocean, visiting his childhood home and school, joking with his friend Nelson Mandela, meeting with Elian Gonzalez, and celebrating his birthday with the Buena Vista Social Club....

Presents the untold story of Castro based on hundreds of interviews with unique sources. Includes four extensive interviews with Castro.

He stood defiantly at the center of some of the worst crises of the Cold War. After over forty years of rule, he remains one of the most controversial political figures of all time. Join Biography for a revealing look at the last great Communist leader.

A study of Castro's life and revolutionary career including his views on everything from philosophy and culture to guerrilla warfare, basketball strategy, and haute cuisine.