This dramatic story of how a "New York Times" reporter helped Castro come to power offers illuminating insight into the fraught history of Cuban-American relations and the precarious balance between truth and myth. In 1957, Herbert L. Matthews of the "New York Times", then considered one of America's premiere foreign correspondents, tracked down Fidel Castro in Cuba's Sierra Maestra mountains, and returned with what was considered the scoop of the century. His heroic portrayal of Castro, who was then believed dead, had a ...
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This dramatic story of how a "New York Times" reporter helped Castro come to power offers illuminating insight into the fraught history of Cuban-American relations and the precarious balance between truth and myth. In 1957, Herbert L. Matthews of the "New York Times", then considered one of America's premiere foreign correspondents, tracked down Fidel Castro in Cuba's Sierra Maestra mountains, and returned with what was considered the scoop of the century. His heroic portrayal of Castro, who was then believed dead, had a powerful effect on American perceptions of Cuba, both in and out of the government, and profoundly influenced the fall of the Batista regime. When Castro emerged as a Soviet-backed dictator, Matthews became a scapegoat; his paper turned on him, his career foundered and he was accused of betraying his country. In this fascinating book, "New York Times" reporter, Anthony DePalma investigates the Matthews case to reveal how it contains the story not just of one newspaperman but of an age, not just how Castro came to power, but how America determines who its enemies are. He re-creates the atmosphere of revolutionary Cuba and Cold War America, and clarifies the facts of Castro's ascension and political evolution from the many myths that have sprung up around them. Through a dramatic, ironic and in ways tragic story, "The Man Who Invented Fidel" offers provocative insights into Cuban politics, the Cuban-American relationship and the many difficult balancing acts of responsible journalism.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
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Very Good. Book. Signed by Author! Crease to one cover corner. Nice, clean, tight, unmarked copy. SIGNED BY AUTHOR on title pg. Through a dramatic, ironic and in ways tragic story, "The Man Who Invented Fidel" offers provocative insights into Cuban politics, the Cuban-American relationship and the many difficult balancing acts of responsible journalism.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Inscribed By the Author In 1957, a profile by Matthews of Fidel Castro helped fuel his rise to power. As Castro's relationship with the Soviet Union became known, Matthews became a scapegoat. An examination of the evolving view of Castro and Cuba in the American consciousness. First printing. Spine ends bumped with a damp stain to the upper rear board. Jacket lightly crimped with a corresponding damp stain, primarily visible internally, in Brodart. Inscribed to the previous owners and signed by DePalma on the front end paper, dated Sept. 24, 2006.
