A Hero's Curse: The Perpetual Liberation of Venezuela - Hardcover
by Kajsa Norman
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Availability:In StockContributor:Kajsa NormanTheme:Cultural Region/Latin AmericaPublish date:5/17/2017Pages:288
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Hurst & Co.ISBN-13:9781849047951ISBN-10:1849047952UPC:9781849047951Book Category:History, Political ScienceBook Subcategory:Latin America, WorldBook Topic:Central America, Caribbean & Latin American, South AmericaSize:8.60 x 5.80 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.499Product ID:SC47GCA5Q0
A Hero's Curse is the story of the modern Venezuelans whose lives have taken shape in the shadow of Simón Bolívar and his most passionate disciple, Comandante Hugo Chávez.
For nearly two hundred years Venezuela's political leaders have evoked the legacy of their liberator, Bolívar, to stir popular support. While Bolívar's heroic struggle helped free a continent, his affinity for dictatorial rule spawned a vicious cycle of liberation and tyranny that has always haunted Venezuela. Since Chávez's death, the battle for Venezuela's future has intensified. Amidst a collapsing economy, escalating violence, and shortages of basic goods, there are increasing calls for a change of leadership. Rivals for power compete in demonstrating to the masses that they are the new, true, Venezuelan hero come to set them free.
Kajsa Norman chronicles the rise and fall of Chávez and the tragic impact of Venezuela's 'heroic' politics on ordinary citizens. The stage is set for yet another turn in Venezuela's cycle of perpetual liberation, with a new generation of leaders clamouring for the title of national hero.
For nearly two hundred years Venezuela's political leaders have evoked the legacy of their liberator, Bolívar, to stir popular support. While Bolívar's heroic struggle helped free a continent, his affinity for dictatorial rule spawned a vicious cycle of liberation and tyranny that has always haunted Venezuela. Since Chávez's death, the battle for Venezuela's future has intensified. Amidst a collapsing economy, escalating violence, and shortages of basic goods, there are increasing calls for a change of leadership. Rivals for power compete in demonstrating to the masses that they are the new, true, Venezuelan hero come to set them free.
Kajsa Norman chronicles the rise and fall of Chávez and the tragic impact of Venezuela's 'heroic' politics on ordinary citizens. The stage is set for yet another turn in Venezuela's cycle of perpetual liberation, with a new generation of leaders clamouring for the title of national hero.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Hurst & Co.ISBN-13:9781849047951ISBN-10:1849047952UPC:9781849047951Book Category:History, Political ScienceBook Subcategory:Latin America, WorldBook Topic:Central America, Caribbean & Latin American, South AmericaSize:8.60 x 5.80 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.499Product ID:SC47GCA5Q0
Kajsa Norman is a London-based investigative journalist and author focused on dictatorships and conflict zones. She has previously published books on Cuba, Zimbabwe, and Venezuela. She has also served as a press and information officer for the Swedish Armed Forces in Afghanistan and Mali.
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