Paths of Revolution

Name: Paths of Revolution
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Selected Essays

By Adolfo Gilly

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Paths of Revolution by Adolfo Gilly offers an in-depth exploration of the Mexican Revolution, analysing its complex socio-political dynamics and providing insight into the struggles of the populace during this transformative period. The book delves into the power struggles, ideological battles, and the influence of revolutionary leaders, painting a vivid picture of a pivotal era in Mexican history.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the intricacies of revolutionary movements, particularly in Latin American contexts. With Adolfo Gilly's insightful exploration, it provides a deep understanding of the social dynamics and political struggles that drive historical change. If you enjoy detailed analyses of revolutionary history and theory, this work offers a compelling perspective.

Paths of Revolution

First English-language anthology of one of Latin America's pre-eminent Marxist writers

First English-language anthology of one of Latin America’s pre-eminent Marxist writers

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The Argentine-born writer Adolfo Gilly has directly observed many of Latin America’s most dramatic events, from the Bolivian Revolution of the 1950s and Cuba during the Missile Crisis to the guerrilla wars of Central America and Mexico’s Zapatista uprising. Paths of Revolution presents the first representative selection from across his extensive body of work, collecting close-quarters reportage, sharp political analyses, and reflections on art and letters.

A living link between the New Left of the 1960s and the Pink Tide of recent decades, Gilly once described the twentieth century as a series of lightning flashes which can illuminate our present-day predicament. The essay form is where he fully comes into his own, covering a truly impressive range of topics and places. This collection draws out the continuities within one of the world’s more vibrant and politically successful left traditions.

In the Introduction, Tony Wood (author of Russia Without Putin) offers an overall portrait of Gilly’s life and work.

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Reviews highlight Paths of Revolution as a vital collection of writings from Adolfo Gilly, offering insight into his revolutionary commitments and intellectual agility. The book is praised for capturing Gilly's passionate and strategic approach to historical events. Considered an important addition for those interested in Latin American history and the global Left, it presents a nuanced view devoid of simplistic narratives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839765001

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Contributors:

Translated by Lorna Scott Fox
Edited by Tony Wood

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Adolfo Gilly was born in Buenos Aires in 1928. A Trotskyist since his youth, immersed in the workers’ movement, he worked in Bolivia for the Fourth International and Marcha, a leading Latin American political and cultural weekly. In Italy in 1960-62 he witnessed the beginnings of the autonomia movement. He reported from Cuba for Monthly Review and travelled with leftist guerrillas in Guatemala. In 1966 he was arrested in Mexico and spent six years in Lecumberri Prison, where he produced La revolución interrumpida (in English, The Mexican Revolution). On his release he was deported to France, returning in 1976 when he secured a teaching job at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He has lived in Mexico ever since.