Description |
x, 276 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-268) and index. |
Summary |
"Rising star Simon Hall captures the spirit of the 1960s in ten days that revolutionized the Cold War: Fidel Castro's visit to New York. New York City, September 1960. In this unforgettable slice of modern history, Simon Hall reveals how these ten days were a foundational moment in the trajectory of the Cold War, a turning point in the history of anti-colonial struggle, and a launching pad for the social, cultural and political tumult of the decade that followed." --Provided by publisher. |
Contents |
The stage is set -- Into the belly of the beast -- Monday 19 September -- Tuesday 20 September -- Wednesday 21 September -- Thursday 22 September -- Friday 23 September -- Saturday 24 September -- Sunday 25 September -- Monday 26 September -- Tuesday 27 September -- Wednesday 28 September -- '¡Viva la revolución!'. |
Subject |
Castro, Fidel, 1926-2016.
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Government, Resistance to -- History -- 20th century.
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Radicalism -- History -- 20th century.
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World politics -- 1965-1975.
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Nineteen sixties.
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Cold War.
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Castro, Fidel, 1926-2016. (OCoLC)fst00052772
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Nineteen sixties. (OCoLC)fst01037817
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Cold War (1945-1989) (OCoLC)fst01754978
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Other Form: |
ebook version : 9780571353095 |
ISBN |
057135307X |
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9780571353071 |
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9780571353064 (hardback) |
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0571353061 (hardback) |
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9780571353095 (ePub ebook) |
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