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By the time he was killed in the jungles of Bolivia, where his body was displayed like a deposed Christ, Ernesto \"Che\" Guevara had become a synonym for revolution everywhere from Cuba to the barricades of Paris. This extraordinary biography peels aside the veil of the Guevara legend to reveal the charismatic, restless man behind it.
Drawing on archival materials from three continents and on interviews with Guevara's family and associates, Castaneda follows Che from his childhood in the Argentine middle class through the years of pilgrimage that turned him into a committed revolutionary. He examines Guevara's complex relationship with Fidel Castro, and analyzes the flaws of character that compelled him to leave Cuba and expend his energies, and ultimately his life, in quixotic adventures in the Congo and Bolivia. A masterpiece of scholarship, Companero is the definitive portrait of a figure who continues to fascinate and inspire the world over.
Editions of Companero
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780517409251
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679440345
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679759409
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307555298
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By the time he was killed in the jungles of Bolivia, where his body was displayed like a deposed Christ, Ernesto \"Che\" Guevara had become a synonym for revolution everywhere from Cuba to the barricades of Paris. This extraordinary biography peels aside the veil of the Guevara legend to reveal the charismatic, restless man behind it.
Drawing on archival materials from three continents and on interviews with Guevara's family and associates, Castaneda follows Che from his childhood in the Argentine middle class through the years of pilgrimage that turned him into a committed revolutionary. He examines Guevara's complex relationship with Fidel Castro, and analyzes the flaws of character that compelled him to leave Cuba and expend his energies, and ultimately his life, in quixotic adventures in the Congo and Bolivia. A masterpiece of scholarship, Companero is the definitive portrait of a figure who continues to fascinate and inspire the world over.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Companero about?
By the time he was killed in the jungles of Bolivia, where his body was displayed like a deposed Christ, Ernesto \"Che\" Guevara had become a synonym for revolution everywhere from Cuba to the barricades of Paris. This extraordinary biography peels aside the veil of the Guevara legend to reveal the charismatic, restless man behind it.
Drawing on archival materials from three continents and on interviews with Guevara's family and associates, Castaneda follows Che from his childhood in the Argentine middle class through the years of pilgrimage that turned him into a committed revolutionary. He examines Guevara's complex relationship with Fidel Castro, and analyzes the flaws of character that compelled him to leave Cuba and expend his energies, and ultimately his life, in quixotic adventures in the Congo and Bolivia. A masterpiece of scholarship, Companero is the definitive portrait of a figure who continues to fascinate and inspire the world over.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Companero?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: historical, political and military
Where can I read a sample of Companero?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780517409251
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Companero?
Jorge G. Castañeda
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Companero is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780517409251) and hardcover(ISBN 9780679440345) and paperback(ISBN 9780679759409) and ebook(ISBN 9780307555298)
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