Historical information

Biography of Fidel Castro who led the communist revolution in Cuba and was the country's leader until 2008. Castro was instrumental in other communist revolutions around the world. His ongoing relationship with the Soviet Union caused tension with the United States and led to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Significance

Significant to the history of Communism - especially in Cuba.

Physical description

Paper; book.

Front cover: black and white picture of Castro; red, black and white background.

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover: author's name and title (black and white text).