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The Cuban Drumbeat (What Was Communism?),Used
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Reflecting on Cubas unique foreign policyboth its meaning and its legacyand how Cuba has adjusted to a world dominated by the United States, Piero Gleijeses asserts in The Cuban Drumbeat that it has been a policy without equal in modern times. During the cold war, extracontinental military interventions were the preserve of the two superpowers, a few West European countries, and Cuba. Gleijeses documents how the rest of the world was regularly stunned by Cubas massive uses of force, including the 197576 dispatch of 36,000 Cuban soldiers to Angola to repel a South African invasion, the 12,000 Cuban soldiers sent to Ethiopia in 1978 to help defeat a Somali invasion, and the 55,000 Cuban soldiers present in Angola by 1988. Even the Soviet Union sent far fewer troops beyond its immediate borders in those years than did Cuba.The Cuban Drumbeat describes how the cold war framed three decades of Castros revolutionary zeal; but, Gleijeses argues, Castros vision was always larger than the cold war. For Castro, the battle against imperialismhis raison dtreis more than the struggle against the United States: it is the war against despair and oppression in the Third Worlda war that continues even though the future of Castros policies is uncertain.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Cuban Drumbeat'? A: 'The Cuban Drumbeat' primarily focuses on Cuba's unique foreign policy and its historical significance, particularly during the Cold War, highlighting Cuba's military interventions and its revolutionary zeal against imperialism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Cuban Drumbeat'? A: The author of 'The Cuban Drumbeat' is Piero Gleijeses, who is known for his scholarly work on international relations and Cuban history.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Cuban Drumbeat'? A: 'The Cuban Drumbeat' was published on November 15, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Cuban Drumbeat' have? A: 'The Cuban Drumbeat' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Cuban Drumbeat' contain? A: 'The Cuban Drumbeat' contains a total of 96 pages.
- Q: What condition is 'The Cuban Drumbeat' in? A: 'The Cuban Drumbeat' is classified as a used book in good condition, meaning it may show some signs of wear but is still in a readable state.
- Q: What category does 'The Cuban Drumbeat' belong to? A: 'The Cuban Drumbeat' is categorized under Communism & Socialism, making it suitable for readers interested in these political ideologies.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The Cuban Drumbeat'? A: 'The Cuban Drumbeat' is published as a First Edition, which may appeal to collectors and those interested in original works.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Cuban Drumbeat'? A: 'The Cuban Drumbeat' explores themes of imperialism, military interventions, and the impact of Cold War dynamics on Cuba's foreign policy.
- Q: Can 'The Cuban Drumbeat' be a useful resource for understanding Cuba's history? A: Yes, 'The Cuban Drumbeat' serves as a valuable resource for understanding Cuba's historical context, foreign policy, and its role in global politics, especially during the Cold War.