{"product_id":"9788490079645","title":"CUBA AGAINST SPAIN","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCUBA AGAINST SPAIN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary of the book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manifesto, written by Enrique José Varona in 1895, is a fundamental historical document that outlines the reasons for the Cuban independence movement against the Spanish metropolis. The author reflects on the necessity of war as a last resort in the face of Spain's refusal to address Cuba's demands for justice and autonomy. Through a lucid and passionate discourse, Varona articulates the political, moral, and social arguments that justify the fight for freedom, making this work an essential testimony for understanding the island's independence process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnrique José Varona, one of the most prominent intellectual figures of 19th-century Cuba, wrote this manifesto at a crucial moment in Cuban history: the beginning of the War of Independence of 1895. The text addresses the \"sad necessity\" of war as a response to Spanish intransigence, which had systematically ignored requests for political reform and autonomy. Varona analyzes the exhaustion of all peaceful negotiation avenues and denounces colonial oppression, arguing that armed struggle becomes a patriotic duty when a people have been stripped of their fundamental rights. The work is not only an independence plea but also a philosophical and political reflection on justice, freedom, and collective sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe moral and political justification of the war of independence as a last resort against colonial oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exhaustion of diplomatic and peaceful avenues for resolving the conflict between Cuba and Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe defense of the sovereignty and self-determination of the Cuban people against foreign rule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the intellectual in articulating the independence discourse and mobilizing national consciousness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe critique of Spanish colonialism and its refusal to implement reforms that would guarantee social and political justice on the island.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students, researchers, and enthusiasts of Cuban and Latin American history, as well as those interested in independence processes, 19th-century political thought, and the figure of Enrique José Varona. It is also of great value to readers seeking to understand the ideological roots of Cuban nationalism and the debates surrounding the legitimacy of armed resistance against oppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA direct and original testimony of the intellectual and political motivations that drove the Cuban War of Independence of 1895.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on the ethics of war and the legitimacy of armed struggle when peaceful paths have been exhausted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe analysis of a key thinker in the formation of Cuban independence ideology, offering a unique perspective on the colonial conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA short but dense historical document that allows the core of the Cuban separatist discourse to be understood in just a few pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Varona, Enrique José\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: LINKGUA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 175 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a short but historically and philosophically dense work that offers the reader a direct window into late 19th-century Cuban independence thought. Varona's argumentative clarity and his ability to synthesize the reasons for a collective struggle make this manifesto essential reading for those who wish to understand the ideological foundations of Cuba's independence. Its value lies both in its testimonial content and in the relevance of the questions it raises about justice, freedom, and the limits of political negotiation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406240473435,"sku":"9788490079645","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007964.jpg?v=1781835513","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490079645","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}