Death of a Revolutionary: Che Guevara's Last Mission, Revised Edition [Paperback]

Richard L. Harris (Author), Richard Harris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2000 | ISBN-10: 0393320324 | ISBN-13: 978-0393320329 | Edition: Rev Exp Su

This study of Guevara's life considers whether, when he was killed by the Bolivian army in 1967, he died as a hero, a martyr or the victim of his own errors. Harris offers a balanced look at the man behind the legend and the circumstances that created him and shaped his choices.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Well-written, provocative, and fair-minded. -- Library Journal

About the Author

Richard Harris teaches at California State University, Monterey Bay, California. He is the author or editor of many books and articles on Latin American affairs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc; Rev Exp Su edition (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393320324
• ISBN-13: 978-0393320329
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,540,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book on Che, August 26, 2006

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Michael C. Howard (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Death of a Revolutionary: Che Guevara's Last Mission, Revised Edition (Paperback)

I've read a fair amount of about Ernesto "Che" Guevera, and this is a good addition to the books already out there. If you're looking for an introduction to Che, this isn't the book for you. Anderson's "Che Guevera" is more detailed and covers Che's entire life. If you're looking for a full biography, go with Anderson's book. If you already have a grasp for Che's life and want to look in detail at the end of his life, this book is for you. Harris does a good job using both book research and first-hand research from his travels around Latin America over the last 30 years. This is a worth while read. Not life shattering, but very informative.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, May 15, 2003

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PCR (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Death of a Revolutionary: Che Guevara's Last Mission, Revised Edition (Paperback)

An interesting look into the last days of Che's life and times. It is an easy read and any person could pick it up and be enveloped in the story that Che lived. Before Pablo Escobar or Bin Laden the US wanted him and Castro more than anything. This story truly gives the reader what stress and pressure Che was under trying to start a new revolution in South America. Excellent and readable. PCR, BA history

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful. . ., February 15, 2008

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Kristin M. Chapman "Kristin Chapman" (Bagram, Afghanistan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Death of a Revolutionary: Che Guevara's Last Mission (Paperback)

Harris' book on Che Guevara, Death of a Revolutionary: Che Guevara's Last Mission, Updated Edition, was well thought out, with a clear defined thesis that incorporated detailed accounts from primary sources, as well as simple definitions of terms that may not be as easily understood to the ordinary reader. This book was written in a chronological frame, with heavy emphasis on the events leading up to revolution, and during Che's time spent in Bolivia. Where as one might think that this book is destined for college classrooms, I would recommend that Harris' account of this vital piece of South American history be read by historians, and also by those who are looking to broaden their horizons into the field of history that is not always taught in classrooms. In short, this book is excellent, and I find it to be a well-rounded read, and a vital part to my personal library.

-kc-