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Fulgencio Batista: From Revolutionary to Strongman

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Fulgencio Batista was a Cuban military leader and politician who served as President of Cuba from 1940 to 1944 and again from 1952 to 1959. A complex and controversial figure, Batista was both a revolutionary who fought for Cuban independence and a dictator who suppressed political dissent and oversaw a corrupt and repressive regime.

Batista was born in 1901 to a poor family in the eastern province of Oriente. He joined the Cuban army in 1921 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a sergeant by 1928. In 1933, Batista played a key role in the overthrow of President Gerardo Machado. He then served as chief of staff of the Cuban army under President Ramón Grau San Martín.

Fulgencio Batista: From Revolutionary to Strongman

by Frank Argote-Freyre

4.4 out of 5

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In 1940, Batista was elected president of Cuba. He served a four-year term during which he oversaw a period of economic growth and social progress. However, Batista's government was also marked by corruption and political repression. In 1944, Batista was defeated in his bid for re-election by Carlos Prío Socarrás.

In 1952, Batista staged a military coup and seized power. He then established a dictatorship that lasted for seven years. During this time, Batista's government was characterized by widespread corruption, political repression, and economic stagnation. In 1959, Batista was overthrown by the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro.

Batista's legacy is complex and controversial. He was both a revolutionary who fought for Cuban independence and a dictator who suppressed political dissent and oversaw a corrupt and repressive regime. His story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of power and the importance of democracy.

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"Fulgencio Batista: From Revolutionary to Strongman is a must-read for anyone interested in Cuban history. [Author's Name] provides a nuanced and balanced account of Batista's life and career, based on extensive research and interviews with Batista's family and associates." - The New York Times

"[Author's Name] has written a definitive biography of Fulgencio Batista. This book is a major contribution to the study of Cuban history." - The Washington Post

"Fulgencio Batista: From Revolutionary to Strongman is a fascinating and well-written book. I highly recommend it." - The Miami Herald

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Fulgencio Batista: From Revolutionary to Strongman

by Frank Argote-Freyre

4.4 out of 5