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174. The Cuban Revolution

Empire

CHAPTER

Rise of a Revolutionary Leader

This chapter examines the ascent of a Cuban leader from humble beginnings to a key military figure, revealing the complexities of his political journey from the early 1930s to 1959. It highlights his contradictory reputation as a pro-labor reformer versus the emergence of corruption, along with the socio-political dynamics that shaped his leadership. The narrative takes a closer look at Fidel Castro's early life, his Jesuit education, and the formative experiences that drove him to challenge the established regime.

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