Guevara, Also Known as Che
Guevara, Also Known as Che by Paco Ignacio Taibo II is a comprehensive exploration of the life of Che Guevara, the prominent Latin-American revolutionary. Published by St. Martin’s Press in 1997, this first edition spans 691 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into Guevara’s legacy as a symbol of radical egalitarianism and his fight against social injustice, while also addressing the unanswered questions surrounding his death in Bolivia in 1967.
In this work, Taibo combines storytelling with historical analysis, drawing on unique access to archives and insights from individuals who collaborated with Guevara during his revolutionary endeavors across Mexico, Cuba, Africa, and South America. The narrative is enriched by a previously unknown manuscript authored by Guevara, detailing his experiences during a pivotal yet obscure period of his life in the Congo. Taibo’s investigation culminates in an examination of the circumstances surrounding Guevara’s final days, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of his ideals and the complexities of his legacy.
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Che Guevara, the preeminent Latin-American revolutionary of the late twentieth century, was the symbol of radical egalitarianism and the war against social injustice. Gunned down in the jungles of southeastern Bolivia in 1967, his death is surrounded by questions that remain unanswered. Paco Ignacio Taibo II probes Che’s life with a storyteller’s pen and an historian’s judgment, delving into the mystery and myth surrounding Che’s life, careers, and ideals. Taibo has access to archives open to few researchers, and he has reached a range of insiders who worked with, and fought beside, Che during the time of his revolutionary activity in Mexico, Cuba, Africa, and South America. Also at Taibo’s unique disposal is a previously unknown manuscript written by Che Guevara himself, describing his experiences in the Congo during the “missing year” in his life. Finally, Taibo offers up a solution to the mystery of Che’s final days and death.
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