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CHE GUEVARA Recent Titles in Greenwood Biographies Tyra Banks: A Biography Carole Jacobs Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Biography Eric Fretz Howard Stern: A Biography Rich Mintzer Tiger Woods: A Biography, Second Edition Lawrence J. Londino Justin Timberlake: A Biography Kimberly Dillon Summers Walt Disney: A Biography Louise Krasniewicz Chief Joseph: A Biography Vanessa Gunther John Lennon: A Biography Jacqueline Edmondson Carrie Underwood: A Biography Vernell Hackett Christina Aguilera: A Biography Mary Anne Donovan Paul Newman: A Biography Marian Edelman Borden George W. Bush: A Biography Clarke Rountree CHE GUEVARA A Biography Richard L. Harris GREENWOOD BIOGRAPHIES Copyright 2011 by Richard L. Harris All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review, without prior permission in writing from the publisher. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Harris, Richard L. (Richard Legé), 1939– Che Guevara : a biography / Richard L. Harris. p. cm. — (Greenwood biographies) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-313-35916-3 (alk. paper) — ISBN 978-0-313-35917-0 (ebook) 1. Guevara, Ernesto, 1928–1967. 2. Revolutionaries —Argentina—Biography. 3. Revolutionaries —Bolivia—Biography. 4. Revolutionaries—Latin America— Biography. 5. Guerrillas —Latin America—Biography. 6. Latin America—History—1948–1980. 7. Cuba—History—Revolution, 1959– 8. Argentina—Biography. 9. Bolivia—History—1938–1982—Biography. I. Title. F2849.22.G85H29 2010 972.9106'4092— dc22 [B] 2010031790 ISBN: 978-0-313-35916-3 EISBN: 978-0-313-35917-0 15 14 13 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 This book is also available on the World Wide Web as an eBook. Visit www.abc-clio.com for details. Greenwood An Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC ABC-CLIO, LLC 130 Cremona Drive, P.O. Box 1911 Santa Barbara, California 93116-1911 This book is printed on acid-free paper Manufactured in the United States of America For Melinda Aloha ‘oe, until we meet again. CONTENTS Series Foreword ix Introduction: The History of a Legendary Revolutionary xi Timeline: Events in the Life of Che Guevara xxiii Chapter 1 Guevara’s Early Life in Argentina 1 Chapter 2 The Motorcycle Diaries: Guevara’s South American Odyssey 19 Chapter 3 A Call to Arms in Guatemala and Mexico 37 Chapter 4 El Che: The Heroic Guerrilla Warrior 69 Chapter 5 Che’s Role in Cuba’s Revolutionary Government 91 Chapter 6 Che’s Contribution to Revolutionary Guerrilla Warfare 105 Chapter 7 Che’s Ideas about Imperialism and Socialism 119 Chapter 8 The Secret Mission in Africa 131 Chapter 9 Che’s Final Mission in Bolivia 145 viii CONTENTS Chapter 10 The Tragic Death of a Revolutionary 161 Chapter 11 Che’s Diary and Hidden Remains 179 Chapter 12 Che’s Enduring Legacy 193 Chapter 13 ¡Che Vive!—Che’s Continuing Infl uence in Latin America 205 Bibliography 217 Further Reading: Print and Electronic Sources 223 Index 229 SERIES FOREWORD In response to high school and public library needs, Greenwood devel- oped this distinguished series of full-length biographies specifi cally for student use. Prepared by fi eld experts and professionals, these engaging biographies are tailored for high school students who need challeng- ing yet accessible biographies. Ideal for secondary school assignments, the length, format and subject areas are designed to meet educators’ re- quirements and students’ interests. Greenwood offers an extensive selection of biographies spanning all curriculum related subject areas including social studies, the sciences, literature and the arts, history and politics, as well as popular culture, covering public fi gures and famous personalities from all time periods and backgrounds, both historic and contemporary, who have made an impact on American and/or world culture. Greenwood biographies were chosen based on comprehensive feedback from librarians and educators. Consideration was given to both curriculum relevance and inherent in- terest. The result is an intriguing mix of the well known and the unex- pected, the saints and sinners from long-ago history and contemporary pop culture. Readers will fi nd a wide array of subject choices from fasci- nating crime fi gures like Al Capone to inspiring pioneers like Margaret
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