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Book Synopsis: The powerful, untold story of the 1950 revolution in Puerto Rico and the long history of U.S. intervention on the island, that the New York Times says "could not be more timely."
In 1950, after over fifty years of military occupation and colonial rule, the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico staged an unsuccessful armed insurrection against the United States. Violence swept through the island: assassins were sent to kill President Harry Truman, gunfights roared in eight towns, police stations and post offices were burned down. In order to suppress this uprising, the US Army deployed thousands of troops and bombarded two towns, marking the first time in history that the US government bombed its own citizens.
Nelson A. Denis tells this powerful story through the controversial life of Pedro Albizu Campos, who served as the president of the Nationalist Party. A lawyer, chemical engineer, and the first Puerto Rican to graduate from Harvard Law School, Albizu Campos was imprisoned for twenty-five years and died under mysterious circumstances. By tracing his life and death, Denis shows how the journey of Albizu Campos is part of a larger story of Puerto Rico and US colonialism.
Through oral histories, personal interviews, eyewitness accounts, congressional testimony, and recently declassified FBI files, War Against All Puerto Ricans tells the story of a forgotten revolution and its context in Puerto Rico's history, from the US invasion in 1898 to the modern-day struggle for self-determination. Denis provides an unflinching account of the gunfights, prison riots, political intrigue, FBI and CIA covert activity, and mass hysteria that accompanied this tumultuous period in Puerto Rican history.
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Immerse yourself in a gripping tale of revolution and terror with the groundbreaking book, War Against All Puerto Ricans. This meticulously researched and captivating account by Nelson A. Denis sheds light on the untold story of the 1950 revolution in Puerto Rico, an event overshadowed by decades of U.S. intervention. As the New York Times aptly describes, this book "could not be more timely," offering an invaluable understanding of the historical context that shapes Puerto Rico today.
Unfolding in the aftermath of over fifty years of military occupation and colonial rule, the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico courageously staged an armed insurrection against the United States in 1950. Violence engulfed the island, leaving a lasting impact on its people. From attempts to assassinate President Harry Truman to gunfights that reverberated through eight towns, the air was thick with tension. This period also witnessed the unprecedented moment when the US government bombed its own citizens, marking a dark footnote in American history.
At the heart of this gripping narrative lies the controversial figure, Pedro Albizu Campos, president of the Nationalist Party. Nelson A. Denis intricately weaves together the life and death of Albizu Campos, a multifaceted character who was not only a lawyer and chemical engineer but also the first Puerto Rican to graduate from Harvard Law School. Imprisoned for a staggering twenty-five years, Albizu Campos met a mysterious end. Denis delves into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding his death, revealing how his journey forms an integral part of Puerto Rico's history and its tumultuous relationship with U.S. colonialism.
Leveraging oral histories, personal interviews, eyewitness accounts, congressional testimony, and recently declassified FBI files, War Against All Puerto Ricans grants you unprecedented access to a forgotten revolution. Denis fearlessly peels back the layers, exposing gunfights, prison riots, political intrigue, and covert activities orchestrated by the FBI and CIA. This meticulously researched work brings to life a period that has long been suppressed, providing a compelling and crucial understanding of Puerto Rican history.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this uncharted journey through time. Explore the forgotten revolution and its tremendous impact from the U.S. invasion in 1898 to the present-day struggle for self-determination. Gain valuable insights into a captivating period that will forever change your perspective on Puerto Rico's complex relationship with the United States. Get your copy of War Against All Puerto Ricans today and discover this riveting tale for yourself.
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