No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky: The Liberation of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, 1963-74 (African History Archive)

Name: No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky: The Liberation of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, 1963-74 (African History Archive)
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Book Synopsis: No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky stands as a key text in the history of the eleven-year struggle against Portuguese rule in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. Though perhaps less well known than the struggles in Angola and Mozambique, the liberation war waged by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) easily ranks alongside those conflicts as an example of an African independence movement triumphing against overwhelming odds.

Basil Davidson, a leading authority on Portuguese Africa who witnessed many of these events first hand, draws on his own extensive experience in the country as well as the PAIGC archives to provide a detailed and rigorous analysis of the conflict. The book also provides one of the earliest accounts of the assassination of the PAIGC's founder, Amilcar Cabral, and documents the movement's remarkable success in recovering from the death of its leader and in eventually attaining independence.

Featuring a preface by Cape Verde's first president, Aristides Pereira, and a foreword by Cabral himself, No Fist is Big Enough to Hide the Sky remains an invaluable resource for the study both of the region and of African liberation struggles as a whole.

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Unlock the untold story of determination, resilience, and triumph with No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky: The Liberation of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, 1963-74. This extraordinary book, brought to you by the African History Archive, sheds light on the courageous eleven-year struggle against Portuguese rule in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. Discover a lesser-known but equally inspiring African independence movement that defied all odds to secure freedom.

Authored by Basil Davidson, a renowned expert on Portuguese Africa and a witness to the historic events, this gripping account draws from his personal experience and the extensive PAIGC archives. Dive deep into the heart of the conflict, gaining a comprehensive and meticulously researched understanding of the momentous liberation war. As you read, be captivated by the incredible resilience of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC), and their ultimate triumph.

No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky is more than just a historical record; it is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul. Witness the courage and sacrifice of the Afro-Caribbean revolutionary, Amilcar Cabral, whose assassination shook the PAIGC to its core. Experience the movement's incredible journey in overcoming adversity and rising above the loss of their leader to achieve glorious independence.

Featuring a compelling preface by Cape Verde's first president, Aristides Pereira, and a thought-provoking foreword by Amilcar Cabral himself, this book is an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the dynamics of the region and the broader struggles for African liberation. Join us on this enlightening journey and be forever inspired by the stories of those who fought for freedom when no fist was big enough to hide the sky.

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