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"He stood defiantly at the center of some of the worst crises of the Cold War. After over 40 years of rule, he remains one of the most controversial political figures of all time. Join Biography for revealing portrait of Fidel Castro, the last great communist leader. Through rare archival footage and personal interviews, this extraordinarily insightful program explors the life, rise, and rule of this iconically bearded, cigar-smoking Cuban leader known to many as El Comandante.".

Presents a comprehensive assessment of the history and leadership of Cuba from its earliest colonial days through the late twentieth century; and discusses major events, including the missile crisis in 1962, Che Guevara, and Eian Gonzalez.

Looks at Cuba, covering its land, history, government, economy, people, and communities.

After overthrowing Fulgencia Batista in 1959, Fidel Castro became the leader of an island country only ninety miles away from Florida. While in power, Castro outlasted ten US presidents and turned the small nation into a one-party state with influence over the entire world. Called a leader by some and a dictator by others, Castro defined not one but several eras in world politics.

"[Invites young readers to] take a trip to tropical Cuba and learn about the history and culture of this Caribbean country"--Provided by publisher.

"[Thirteen-year-old Lora] a young Cuban teenager ... volunteers for Fidel Castro's national literacy campaign and travels into the impoverished countryside to teach others how to read"--Amazon.

"Discusses the iconic photograph of revolutionary Che Guevara taken in 1960 by Cuban photographer Alberto Korda"--.

Presents the thoughts of Fredrika Bremer as she describes her journey to Cuba and the women she came to know that transformed the life of this nineteenth century women's rights pioneer.

This book takes a closer look at this dramatic conflict and the tensions that emerged from the threat of nuclear power.

A young Cuban boy and his family fix up the family car for a trip to Havana and enjoy the amazing sights along the way until they reach their Abuelo's house.