OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST AT THE END / OTROS ENLACES DE INTERES AL FINAL
PRINCIPIO Y FIN DEL MITO FIDELISTA
This book is a personal
journey of consequential academic research... Professor Alvarez's
meticulous burrowing of the 1955-1959 historic period has served the
author well in grasping how the historic reality unfolded versus what
was believed as creed (Cuban Affairs -- Website by subscription)
Without Frank País there would not have been a "Fidell Castro". This book describes in detail and with dispassionate analysis how Frank País supported the Castro effort and how he was betrayed and killed.
La contribución más importante de la historiografía del período.
A most interesting approach to reveal the truth about Fidell Castro, the book succeeds in de-constructing the myths surrounding the Cuban dictator... This book reveals the evill and dishonest intentions of Castro's revolution from the very beginning, as well as his betrayal of the true revolutionaries. A must-read book.
Esto es una revelación valiosísima de la historia de esos tiempos. La mayor parte de sus revelaciones eran desconocidas, al menos para mí que fui educado cuando la versión oficial de estos hechos estaba ya en escrita en los libros de Historia. Invito a los de mi generación a que estudien esta obra.
Un libro que debe leer toda persona interesada en la historiagrafía de este período y en los procesos revolucionarios en general.
The author succeeds in tumbling myths built around Fidell Castro.
A well researched and
enlightening look at a public figure who has been hidden from the
world's eye for over 50 years. The fact that the author was there and
witnessed first hand and participated in many events brings strength to
the story that a mere historian cannot write. A must for college
courses on Cuba's revolution and for anyone who wants to understand the
evolution of modern politics in Cuba, Frank País is enlightening and
educational (Premier Book Reviews). (READ MORE)
Revealing a different angle of the Cuban Revolution, "Frank País" is a highly intriguing, entertaining, and educational read.(READ MORE)
Once
I started reading it, I was not able to let it go until finishing it! A
great historic book for those who have followed the Cuban revolution of
Fidel Castro.
This is a great biography of Frank País and his significance during the struggle against Batista in the mid to late fifties.
