FIDEL CASTRO Beyond the legend

By Marc Vandepitte and Katrien Demuynck

Fidel Castro was for decades one of the most fascinating, yet also most controversial figures on the world stage. Under his unwavering leadership, small Cuba punched far above its weight in world history.

This revealing biography sketches an intimate and honest portrait of 'El Comandante'. The book takes you on a journey through his turbulent life: from his first steps in political activism as a student in Havana, to the legendary guerrilla struggle alongside Che Guevara. The years of imprisonment, exile, and the inevitable fragility of his old age are also addressed.

In this story, we witness the transformation of a rebel into a national leader, and of a fighter into a tactical diplomat. This biography combines the political with the personal, offering a fresh, penetrating look at the Cuban Revolution and its remarkable impact on world history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1899155252
• ISBN13: 9781899155255
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Praxis Press
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"