About the Author

Samuel Farber is professor of political science at Brooklyn College and author of three previous books, including Revolution and Reaction in Cuba, 1933-1960: A Political Sociology from Machado to Castro.

Reviews

"A first-rate synthesis and interpretation of the Cuban revolutionary experience - both the rebellion against the Batista regime and the consolidation of power in 1959-60. It is intelligent, well written, and well organized....It is a major contribution to the field of Cuban studies. - Jorge Dominguez, Harvard University"