Description
Foundations of the Cuban Revolutionary Party
Book Summary
This volume collects the foundational document that gave rise to the Cuban Revolutionary Party, a key piece for understanding the organization of the Cuban independence movement at the end of the 19th century. The reader will find here the full text of the Foundations and Secret Statutes, approved after a consultation process among the emigrant clubs in the United States and the Caribbean. The work not only sets out a political program but also reveals the ethical principles that guided the struggle for Cuba's independence under the leadership of José Martí.
What is it about?
The book details the process of gestation and approval of the Foundations of the Cuban Revolutionary Party, which began on January 4, 1892. It describes how the emigrant clubs in Key West, Tampa, New York, and other locations analyzed, debated, and finally approved the document. Once this process was concluded, the leadership positions were elected: José Martí as Delegate, Benjamín Guerra as Treasurer, and Gonzalo de Quesada as Secretary. The work includes both the programmatic text and the secret statutes that governed the organization, offering a complete view of the political and ethical structure of the Cuban independence movement.
Main Topics
- Political organization of Cuban independence in exile
- Consultation and approval process for programmatic foundations among emigrant clubs
- Leadership structure of the Cuban Revolutionary Party
- Political ethics in the struggle for Cuban independence
- Foundational documents of the independence movement
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at historians, students of Cuban and Latin American history, researchers interested in the 19th-century independence movements, and readers who wish to know firsthand the foundational documents of the Cuban Revolutionary Party. It will also be of interest to those who study the political thought and work of José Martí.
What this book provides
- Direct access to a historical document fundamental to understanding the organization of Cuban independence
- Understanding of the democratic consultation process among the Cuban diaspora in exile
- Knowledge of the ethical and political principles that underpinned the struggle for independence
- Detailed information on the leadership structure and functioning of the Cuban Revolutionary Party
Technical Specifications
- Author: Martí, José
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: CLASSIC TEXTS
- Collection: HISTORY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2025
- Number of pages: 22
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial Assessment
This Linkgua Ediciones edition offers an essential document for the study of Cuban independence in an accessible and manageable format. The work is especially valuable for presenting the Foundations and Secret Statutes in their context of approval, allowing the reader to understand the process of political construction led by José Martí. Its brevity (22 pages) makes it a quick yet substantial read for those looking for primary sources on this historical period.