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A mustread for anyone interested in Nicaraguaor in the overall issue of social change.Margaret Randall, author of SANDINO'S DAUGHTERS and SANDINO'S DAUGHTERS REVISITEDSandinista is the first Englishlanguage biography of Carlos Fonseca Amador, the legendary leader of the Sandinista National Liberation Front of Nicaragua (the FSLN) and the most important and influential figure of the post1959 revolutionary generation in Latin America. Fonseca, killed in battle in 1976, was the undisputed intellectual and strategic leader of the FSLN. In a groundbreaking and fastpaced narrative that draws on a rich archive of previously unpublished Fonseca writings, Matilde Zimmermann sheds new light on central themes in his ideology as well as on internal disputes, ideological shifts, and personalities of the FSLN.The first researcher ever to be allowed access to Fonsecas unpublished writings (collected by the Institute for the Study of Sandinism in the early 1980s and now in the hands of the Nicaraguan Army), Zimmermann also obtained personal interviews with Fonsecas friends, family members, fellow combatants, and political enemies. Unlike previous scholars, Zimmermann sees the Cuban revolution as the crucial turning point in Fonsecas political evolution. Furthermore, while others have argued that he rejected Marxism in favor of a more pragmatic nationalism, Zimmermann shows how Fonsecas political writings remained committed to both socialist revolution and national liberation from U.S. imperialism and followed the ideas of both Che Guevara and the earlier Nicaraguan leader Augusto Csar Sandino. She further argues that his philosophy embracing the experiences of the nations workers and peasants was central to the FSLNs initial platform and charismatic appeal.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Sandinista: Carlos Fonseca and the Nicaraguan Revolution'? A: The book is the first English-language biography of Carlos Fonseca Amador, the leader of the Sandinista National Liberation Front of Nicaragua, detailing his role in the Nicaraguan Revolution and exploring his ideology.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Matilde Zimmermann, who conducted extensive research, including access to unpublished writings and interviews.
- Q: What themes does the book explore? A: The book explores central themes in Carlos Fonseca's ideology, internal disputes within the FSLN, ideological shifts, and the impact of the Cuban revolution on his political evolution.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on January 12, 2001.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in Latin America? A: Yes, the book is categorized under Latin America and is recommended for anyone interested in the region's history and social change.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: Does the book include any unpublished writings? A: Yes, the book features a rich archive of previously unpublished writings by Carlos Fonseca.
- Q: What is the significance of Fonseca's political writings? A: Fonseca's political writings are significant as they reflect his commitment to socialist revolution, national liberation, and the experiences of Nicaragua's workers and peasants.