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160 pp.
| Twenty-First Century |
October, 2007 |
LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-7284-8$38.60
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YADictatorships series.
This book gives thorough background information about Cuba before exploring in greater depth how Castro assumed and held power and examining more specific details about his regime. Though the text is dense, readers will be drawn to the bold, blocky design that includes well-placed sidebars and photographs. Thorough backmatter includes a "Who's Who?" Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.