Latell provides insightful analysis into the governing of cuba by fidel castro and his brother raul who latell projects will take over the island nation after fidel. This is a compelling behindthescenes account of the extraordinary castro brothers and the dynastic succession of fidels younger brother raul. In castros secrets, highly acclaimed author and intelligence expert brian latell offers a strikingly original view of fidel castro in his role as cubas supreme spymaster. Raul castro and the future of cubas revolution, and more on. A former national intelligence officer for latin america for the cia, hes the author of several books on the castros, including after fidel. Mar 01, 2007 latell recently spent an hour with cubanews, discussing his career and his new 289page book, entitled after fidel. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. In this compelling, behindthescenes account, former top cia officer and cuba expert brian latell examines the extraordinary castro brothers and the impending dynastic succession of fidel s younger brother, raul. He began tracking the castro brothers for the cia in the 1960s. And fidel expressed that anger, which resulted in the resolidifying of a hard line in cuba this year, says latell, who has authored three books on fidel including an e book published over. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A former national intelligence officer for latin america and director of the cias center for the study of intelligence, he has written for the washington post, miami herald, wall street journal, time, and many other american and international publications.
Brian latell, a castro expert, talked about his book, after fidel. He was a cia agent, specialising in cuba and its leaders. What could brian latell have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you. In his book, after fidel the inside story of castros regime and cubas next leader, author brian latell, a national intelligence officer 19901994 and the top. See all books authored by brian latell, including castros secrets.
In his book, after fidel the inside story of castros regime and cubas next leader, author brian latell, a national intelligence officer 19901994 and the top analyst for cuba and latin america for all the u. Tenet, former director, central intelligence agency. The inside story of castros regime and cubas next leader, palgrave macmillan new york, ny, 2005. Brian latell, the cia analyst who has followed castro since the sixties, gives an unprecedented view into fidel and rauls remarkable. Browse brian latells bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. His book after fidel has been published in eight languages. As the united states remains engaged in the complexities of iraqs reconstruction and irans drive to acquire nuclear weapons, it cannot neglect adversaries in its own hemisphere. The books february 2007 release in paperback by publishers palgrave macmillan could hardly be any more timely. He has produced a fascinating psychological profile of fidel castro and the man who, after fortyplus years in the shadows, may soon succeed himhis brother raul. Jul 14, 2008 brian latell discusses his book, after fidel at the north carolina museum of history. Brian latell was assigned to fidel castro in the 1960sand tracked the plans and actions of the unpredictable revolutionary leader for the next thirtyfive years. After fidel by brian latell, 9781403969439, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Brian latell discusses his book, after fidel at the north carolina museum of history. Latell draws his narrative on personal interviews with high level defectors from cubas intelligence, many of whom have not spoken out for over nearly five decades. In your book you trace the evolution of raul from an. His articles have appeared in the washington post, the wall street journal, time, the miami herald, and the washington quarterly. The title is a little misleading, as the book only begins to speculate on cubas future after fidel in the last 30 pages of this slim volume.
Currently senior research associate at the institute for cuban. Brian latell teaches at florida international universitys school of public policy. While the title implies that the book is about after fidel, this topic comprises. This is a compelling behindthescenes account of the extraordinary castro. Brian latell audio books, best sellers, author bio. He has produced a fascinating psychological profile of fidel castro and the who, after fortyplus years in the shadows, may soon succeed him his brother raul. This is a compelling behindthescenes account of the extraordinary castro brothers and the dynastic succession of fidel.
Oct 14, 2005 a great primer for those who havent read any books about castro or cuba from 1950 to present. After fidels intensity and promise, he was a great. Waiting for fidel by christopher hunt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Why raul castro is happy fidel is gone politico magazine. This is a compelling behindthescenes account of the extraordinary castro brothers and the impending dynastic succession of fidels younger brother raul. He has written two books on cuba and fidel castro, after fidel. S intelligence agencies, describes in persuasive detail the personal relationship between fidel and raul castro. Today, as senior research associate at the institute for cuban and cuban american studies at the university of miami, he continues as one of the most distinguished and frequently quoted experts.
Latell bets on raul castro, the brother with whom fidel has had an uneasy relationship from their earliest years. The inside story of castros regime and cubas next leader new york, 2005 and castros. In this riveting cold war history, highly acclaimed author brian latell offers us a new and surprising look at fidel castro. Brian latell, the cia analyst who has followed castro since the sixties, gives an unprecedented view into fidel and rauls remarkable relationship, revealing how they have collaborated in policy making, divided responsibilities, and resolved disagreements for more than forty yearsa challenge to the notion that fidel always acts alone. The sucession is important as latin american enters a period of neoleftism lead by venezuelas chavez and marked by movements in bolivia and mexico. Latell hazards that fidel could not have held power for so long without the backing of raul, the head of cubas military and a man apparently unafraid of executing his opponents without asking questions.
Read after fidel the inside story of castros regime and cubas next leader by brian latell available from rakuten kobo. Brian latell books list of books by author brian latell. The nook book ebook of the history will absolve me. Brian latell talked about the new leader of cuba and his possible domestic and foreign. Nothing positive whatsoever gets a mention from the author. Brian latell is the author of after fidel, which has been published in eight languages. Latell is a senior research associate for the institute for cuban and. After fidel brian latell paperback musicmagpie store. Brian latell, the cia analyst who has followed castro since the sixties, gives an. Register of the brian latell papers online archive of california.
Brian latell, the cia analyst who has followed castro since the sixties, gives an unprecedented view into fidel and rauls remarkable relationship, reveali. Synopsis on trial in santiago for leading a bloody assault on the citys moncada garrison, young revolutionary leader fidel castro uttered a phrase in court that would come to serve as a rallying cry for his 26th of july movement and his regime thereafter. Brian latell is one of americas foremost cuba analysts. Latell after fidel, senior research associate at the university of miamis institute for cuban and cuban american studies, draws on his nearly four decades of tracking castro for the cia for. The inside story of castros regime and cubas next leader audiobook by brian latell. The inside story of castros regime and cubas next leader, published by palgrave macmillan.
His articles have appeared in the washington post, the wall street journal, time, the miami her. Raul castro and the future of cubas revolution and history will absolve me. Brian latell, the cia analyst who has followed castro since the sixties, gives an unprecedented view into fidel and rauls remarkable relationship, revealing how they have collaborated in policy making, divided responsibilities, and resolved. The inside story of castros regime and cubas next leader. Brian latell began tracking cuba for the cia in the early 1960s.