Victor Figueroa Clark guides us through Allende's life and political project, answering some of the most frequently asked questions. Was he a revolutionary or a reformist? A bureaucrat or inspirational democrat? Figueroa Clark argues that Allende and the Popular Unity Party created a unique fusion which was both revolutionary and democratic.
The process led by Allende was a symbol of hope for the left during his short time in power. Forty years on, and with left governments back in power across Latin America, this book looks back at the man and the process in order to draw vital lessons for the left in Latin America and around the world today.
Victor Figueroa Clark lectures at the London School of Economics and is the editor of the Left History website. His previous works include a history of the Chilean volunteers who fought for the Sandinistas and Salvador Allende (Pluto, 2013).
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.
-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
eBook ISBN: 9781849649353
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