{"title":"Antoni Kapcia","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Antoni Kapcia, a distinguished author renowned for his extensive knowledge and analysis of Cuban history and revolutionary movements. With a focus on providing a deeper understanding of Cuba's socio-political landscape, his books are indispensable for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection, \u003cem\u003eA Short History of Revolutionary Cuba\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a compelling overview of the developments and ideologies that have shaped modern Cuba. Kapcia provides readers with an accessible and thorough examination of the Cuban Revolution, shedding light on its impact both locally and globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Kapcia's expertly crafted narratives, where complex historical themes are presented in an engaging and relatable manner. Whether you're a student of history or simply curious about Cuba's revolutionary past, Antoni Kapcia's writings promise to enlighten and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-short-history-of-revolutionary-cuba-by-antoni-kapcia-9781788312165","title":"A Short History of Revolutionary Cuba","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew island nations have stirred the soul like Cuba. From Hemingway’s intoxicating Havana to Ry Cooder’s Buena Vista Social Club, outsiders have persistently been fascinated by Cuba for its music (jazz to rumba), its rich literature, its art and dance (danzón to mambo) and perhaps above all for its bold experiment of a socialist revolution in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAntoni Kapcia shows how the thaw in relations between Cuba and the USA now makes a fresh appraisal of the country and its modern history essential. He authoritatively explores the ‘essence’ of the Cuban revolution, revealing it to be a maverick phenomenon tied not so much to socialism or Communism for their own sakes but instead to an idealistic vision of postcolonial nationalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReassessing the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, the author examines the central personalities: not just the famous trio of Che Guevara, Fidel and Raúl Castro in shaping the ideas of the revolution but, still further back, the visionary ideology of José Martí.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Short History of Revolutionary Cuba\u003c\/em\u003e reflects on the future of the revolution as Raúl and his government begin to cede power to a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848464322796,"sku":"9781788312165","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19650693482824.jpg?v=1758978665"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/antoni-kapcia.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}