Land or Death: The Peasant Struggle in Peru

By: Hugo Blanco

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Synopsis: "LAND OR DEATH," says Peter Camejo in his introduction, "constitutes one of the most significant contributions to the theory and practice of Latin American revolution since the Cuban Revolution." It not only describes the conditions of peasant life, but tells the fascinating story of thousands of Quechua Indians who began to take back the lands stolen from them. Drawing on his experience as a leading figure in this mass peasant movement, Blanco takes issue with those who believe the revolution in Latin America can come through either elections or small groups of dedicated, but isolated, guerrillas. Hugo Blanco, a principal organizer of the peasant movement in Peru, was sentenced to a twenty-five year prison term for his activities. Written from inside the famous El Fronton Island prison, Land or Death illustrates Blanco's refusal to be silenced by the government. Blanco was freed in 1970 under the pressure of an international campaign.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 169 Pages
Publisher:: Pathfinder Press
Date of Addition:: 02/13/09
Copyrighted By:: Pathfinder Press
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Business and Finance, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Roger Loran Bailey
Proofread By:: NW
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.