Masters Of War

Cuba, the United States and Latin America

Clara Nieto, Chris Brandt

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Seven Stories
01 August 2011

History; Social issues & processes; International relations

"In Masters of War, Clara Nieto adeptly presents the parallel histories of the countries of Latin America, histories that are intertwined, each reflecting the United States' ""coherent policy of intervention"" set into motion by the Monroe Doctrine. As the value of this continued policy comes increasingly into question, Nieto argues for the need to evaluate the alarming precedent set in Latin America- the institution of client dictatorships, the roles played by the interests of U.S. corporations, the enormous tolls taken on civilian populations, and the irreversible disruption of regional stability. Drawing from an impressive array of documents and sources as well as from her unique first-hand insights as a participant in crucial meetings and negotiations in the region from the mid-1960s through the mid-1980s, Nieto chronicles the Cuban Revolution, the CIA-sponsored coup against popularly elected President Allende in Chile, the U.S. invasions of Panama and Grenada, U.S. support for the cultivation and training of paramilitary death squads in Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Colombia, as well as similarly severe but less well-known situations in other countries such as Uruguay, Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Honduras, and Guatemala. Masters of War offers, from an informed perspective, perhaps for the first time, a distanced, objective analysis of recent Latin American history. Clara Nieto's depth of knowledge and understanding is an invaluable resource at a time when the media is seen as unapologetically aligned with the interests of major corporations and policymakers, and the American public has reached a new height of apprehension regarding the intentions behind and consequences of its government's policies."

By: Clara Nieto
Translated by: Chris Brandt
Imprint: Seven Stories
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 829g
ISBN: 9781583225455
ISBN 10: 1583225455
Publication Date: 01 August 2011
Audience: Adult education , Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Masters Of War: Cuba, the United States and Latin America

"""An important and valuable contribution that helps us understand the links and the vicissitudes between the United States and Latin America."" - Juan Tokatlian; ""Properly read, this book is a convincing incitement to rebel."" - Raul Roa Kouri"