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The sugar king of Havana
Book • 2010
The Sugar King of Havana is a captivating portrait of Julio Lobo, the King of Sugar in prerevolutionary Cuba.
Lobo's extraordinary life includes surviving assassination attempts, courting Hollywood stars, and dominating the world sugar market.
The book explores his eventual decline after declining Che Guevara's offer to become Minister of Sugar, leading to his exile.
It offers a richly detailed look at Cuba's past and a hopeful glimpse into its future.
Lobo's extraordinary life includes surviving assassination attempts, courting Hollywood stars, and dominating the world sugar market.
The book explores his eventual decline after declining Che Guevara's offer to become Minister of Sugar, leading to his exile.
It offers a richly detailed look at Cuba's past and a hopeful glimpse into its future.
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