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Introducing: Fidel Castro - Real Dictators

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Fidel Castro: From Rebel to Revolutionary

This chapter explores Fidel Castro's rise as a significant figure in Cuban politics, marked by early escapades and the cultivation of his legendary persona. It chronicles his shift from a young idealist influenced by political turmoil to a revolutionary leader amid growing dissatisfaction with Batista's regime. The narrative culminates in Castro's audacious assault on the Moncada military barracks, signaling the start of a new resistance movement against U.S. imperialism and authoritarian rule.

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