Description
Book SynopsisA political biography of one of the 20th century's most emblematic political figures.
Trade Review'A much-needed account of Allende's life, showing the consistency of his political project and arguing persuasively that he was always at heart a revolutionary' -- Diana Raby, Honorary Senior Research Fellow, University of Liverpool
'An excellent book on a very interesting Latin American political figure that deserves to be recuperated' -- Jorge Arrate, Chilean presidential candidate for the left, 2009
Clark ... writes with clarity and breadth about a revolutionary figure, from his last dramatic moments backwards, to unravel an exceptional life. A book that is as moving as enlightening.
The book improves our understanding of the Chilean politics between 1930 and the coup of 1973, by providing a wealth of information and analysis of principal political events of the period.
Well written and thoroughly researched, Salvador Allende: Revolutionary Democrat is an important contribution to a crucial debate and pays due tribute to a great leader of the left.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1. Early Life and Youth
2. Reaching Political Maturity
3. Becoming the Leader of the Left
4. Between Revolutions
5. The Popular Unity
6. The Coup
7. What followed Allende?
8. Life and Legacy
Notes
Index
