Guevara

Everyone must take account of Che Guevara. He has inspired revolt in the affluent West as well as the underdeveloped world – the scene of his own revolutionary career – and death has increased rather than diminished his influence. What are the reasons for his extraordinary appeal? What does he stand for in the revolution of our time, in which he has a special place? This timely study of his life, ideas, and influence provides many of the answers to these questions and the material. for many more.

Andrew Sinclair, author, publisher and historian, is co-translator of the Bolivian diaries of Che Guevara, author of the definitive study of prohibition in the United States, and of several well-known novels. He has held academic posts in Cambridge and London.