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THE DIPLOMACY OF THE DELEGATE. STRATEGIES AND TACTICS. 1892-1895 This work enters into one of the least studied dimensions of José Martí's thought and political duties. It reconstructs the strategies and tactics employed by the Delegate in the promotion of the Cuban Revolutionary Party in Europe, the United States and Latin America and, at the same time, it reveals the foresight of his thought towards 20th Century diplomatic practice. INDEX: In times of war and diplomacy: Background/ The influence on various European countries/ Cuba and the USA/ Our America in Cuba/ Foreign policy of Martí's Republic/ Conclusions/ Name index/ Chronology/ Bibliography. •
THE WORK OF FÉLIX VARELA The thought, in three volumes, of the outstanding Cuban intellectual. In the first, his speeches, documents and writings between 1812 and 1819; in the second, the editions of 'El Habanero', contributions as Congressman to the Spanish Courts; in the third, letters to Elpidio, and a bibliography. Prize for best results in Fundamental Studies in Sciences and Humanities, awarded by the University of Havana. Commendation in the July 1999 Competition and 1st Commendation in the 'Elena Gil' Iberoamerican Ethics Contest. National Prize for Scientific Investigation, awarded by the Cuban Science Academy, 1999. • WHEN THIS WAR IS OVER Author: Andrés
Castillo Bernal A chronological essay which encompasses the revolutionary struggle across the length and breadth of the country from the 30th November 1956, including the Granma landing on 2nd December 1956 until the triumph of 'Operation Santiago', 1st January 1959. Moreover, the book comprises an analysis of the coup d´état, the Moncada attack as a response to the coup, an appraisal of ´History Will Absolve Me´ as a programatic document and a study of Fidel´s personality. The book is more than 700 pages long with 95 attached documents, 52 of which are previously unpublished. It also contains 42 photographs, 28 sketches and maps, 2 flow charts and official documents of the U.S. Army on the assistance Cuba received from that country, signed by a high US military official. • SHOTS FROM THE HILLS Author: Andrés
Castillo Bernal A compilation of writings collected in 10 chapters and 51 articles, commentaries, interviews and stories. The book reflects different moments of the revolutionary struggle in the plains, mountains and cities of Cuba, mainly during 1957. It includes 15 maps and sketches of various battles and skirmishes in the Sierra Maestra. •
THE GUNS THUNDERED IN THE SIERRA A compilation of articles on the events of the revolutionary war which took place in the valleys, mountains and cities of Cuba from 1958 until the victory on the 1st of January 1959. The anecdotal character of the events and the innovative style of the author are paramount throughout the book. •
THE BATTLE OF PINO DEL AGUA A small essay defending the theory that this action, fought by the Rebel Army on the 16th of February 1958, was a major battle and not a skirmish as history presumes. The author bases his analysis on documents of the era; records of the tyranny´s army as well as revolutionary documentation, opinions of Fidel, Raúl and Almeida and the military studies of Che, above all his 'Manual of Guerilla Warfare'. •
THE LIGHT OF A STAR A short book of anecdotes that relates moments of human courage and humour in Che. Exceptional testimonies of doctors, fighters and peasants who were at the side of the "eternal guerillas". This is a refreshing text which in some way attempts to demystify history. This short work forms part of a trilogy together with 'Human Courage and Humour of Che'(in preparation) and 'Che, the Temptation of a Kiss', presented in the Guadalajara Book Fair, December 2000. • TACTICS AND STRATEGIES OF ALEJANDRO Author: Andrés
Castillo Bernal Essay on the politico-military thought of Fidel Castro from 1946 until 1959. The book is a synopsis of the strategies conceived by Fidel to obtain power. His concepts on the people, unity and tactics to achieve the strategic objective are clearly demonstrated. • THE BATTLE OF EL JIGÜE Author: José
Quevedo Pérez Deals with the historic battle of El Jigüe where Fidel Castro, in command of the Rebel Army, surrounded and defeated the 18th Regiment of the Regular Army, led by the author of this book. The battle lasted 10 days and the reinforcements sent to relieve the 18th Regiment were also defeated. The outcome of this battle marked a decisive turning point in the revolutionary war. This work is in its third edition and has been published in Czech and Russian. • THE LAST SIX MONTHS Author: José
Quevedo Pérez Describes the author´s epiphany whilst a prisoner of the Rebel Army after the historic battle of El Jigüe, his unification with the revolutionary forces and participation in the final six months of the war. • MISSION IN THE SIERRA Author: José
Quevedo Pérez This book tells of the experiences of General Quevedo whilst an official of the Regular Army, sent to fight against the Rebel Army in the Sierra Maestra, includes photographs and sketches of the war zone. • MILITARY TALES Author: José
Quevedo Pérez A collection of humorous anecdotes about military life. Over thirty military men and women, including 15 generals, candidly narrate tales, from adolescent jokes to mistakes whose outcomes could have been fatal. Many of the
anecdotes involve figures such as Fidel Castro, Camilo Cienfuegos, Raúl
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