1933-1959

Escaping from Nazi Germany to Cuba in 1939, a young Jewish refugee dreams of finding his parents again, befriends a local girl with painful secrets of her own, and discovers that the Nazi darkness is never far away.

In 1953 Havana, tough war veteran Earl Swagger is conned into being the CIA's pawn, sent to assassinate the threatening young revolutionary Castro, while a Russian veteran of the same grit is sent to protect Swagger's target.

Draws from hundreds of interviews with a wide range of sources to examine the life and career of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, and includes four extensive interviews with Castro.

Chronicles the life of Fidel Castro through a series of interviews conducted by Ignacio Ramonet, discussing his parents, influences, role in the revolution, and the Bay of Pigs; and provides insight into the leader's opinions on human rights, freedom of the press, and other world leaders, including George W. Bush and Tony Blair.

History of Cuba and its people from its discovery to the present under Fidel Castro.

Traces the life of Naty Revuelta, a socialite who became so involved with Castro and his cause that she remained on the island after her husband and daughter immigrated to the U.S., bore his child, and was ultimately dismissed by the dictator; and provides insight into conditions in Cuba during the twentieth century.

Everly Lederer and K.C. Stites, growing up in the privileged American enclave where employees of the United Fruit Company live outside Havana, Cuba, in the 1950s, bear witness to the philandering and backstabbing that go on inside their gated community, while in the city, Rachel, a cabaret dancer, and French agitator Christian de La Maziere get caught up in the political underground, bracing for the changes to come.

In 1953 Havana, tough war veteran Earl Swagger is conned into being the CIA's pawn, sent to assassinate the threatening young revolutionary Castro, while a Russian veteran of the same grit is sent to protect Swagger's target.

A comprehensive biography that follows the life and experiences of Cuban political leader Fulgencio Batista, and describes his childhood, military career, and control over the army during the revolutionary period of the 1930s.

A concise biography of Fidel Castro that discusses his childhood, his revolution in Cuba, politics, and other related topics; and includes a list of important dates.