Part autobiography of Cheddi Jagan, part history of Guyana.
Cheddi Jagan Libros
Este autor es ampliamente considerado el "Padre de la Nación" en Guyana. Su carrera política abarcó décadas, sirviendo como Ministro Principal y luego Premier antes de la independencia, y después como Presidente tras la independencia de la nación. Su liderazgo e influencia moldearon el camino del país a través de períodos históricos significativos.
Forbidden Freedom
- 98 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
The book presents a compelling argument that American influence played a crucial role in the British decision to dismantle a democratically elected government in British Guiana, which had won a significant mandate on a reform agenda. Dr. Cheddi Jagan provides specific instances, including a visit from Congressman Donald L. Jackson shortly after the 1953 elections, who emphasized the colony's strategic importance to the U.S. This reflects broader themes of international politics and the impact of U.S. foreign policy on local governance.