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From obscurity to charged Venezuelan leadership saga.
If you're drawn to understanding complex political figures, "Hugo!" could be a riveting read for you. Bart Jones takes you through the fascinating life of Hugo Chavez with the skill of a novelist, unraveling the Venezuelan president's journey from a humble upbringing to controversial head of state, challenging the global status quo. Whether you're a history buff, political enthusiast, or just love a deep dive into powerful biographies, Jones's rich storytelling promises to deliver an enlightening perspective on Chavez that rejects simplicity for the nuanced truth.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781586421359
Authors:
Bart Jones
Publisher: Steerforth
Date of Publication: 2007-09-04
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.04
(rated by 223 readers)
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From obscurity to charged Venezuelan leadership saga.
If you're drawn to understanding complex political figures, "Hugo!" could be a riveting read for you. Bart Jones takes you through the fascinating life of Hugo Chavez with the skill of a novelist, unraveling the Venezuelan president's journey from a humble upbringing to controversial head of state, challenging the global status quo. Whether you're a history buff, political enthusiast, or just love a deep dive into powerful biographies, Jones's rich storytelling promises to deliver an enlightening perspective on Chavez that rejects simplicity for the nuanced truth.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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