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Dust jacket has significant wear and chipping along the sides. and spine. Hardcover is in good condition with some minor wear on the corners. Pages are clean and binding is secure.
This eyewitness account by Paul D. Bethel offers a rare and invaluable perspective on one of the most pivotal events of the Cold War era – the Cuban Revolution and the subsequent rise of communism in Latin America. Published in 1963, just a few years after Fidel Castro’s rebel forces toppled the Batista regime, “The Losers” provides a firsthand look at the tumultuous events that unfolded on the island nation and the growing Soviet influence in the region.
Bethel, an American journalist who spent significant time in Cuba during the revolution, offers a gripping and unvarnished portrayal of the conflict, the key players involved, and the broader geopolitical implications of the communist takeover. His on-the-ground reporting and analysis make this book a valuable primary source for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in this pivotal chapter of the Cold War.
While the dust jacket shows signs of wear befitting its age, the book itself remains in good condition, with clean pages and a secure binding, making it an attractive addition for collectors of historical works and those with an interest in Latin American studies or the global struggle between capitalism and communism in the 20th century.
