Part autobiography of Cheddi Jagan, part history of Guyana.
Cheddi Jagan Knihy
Tento autor je v Guyane široko považovaný za „Otca národa“. Jeho politická kariéra trvala desaťročia, pôsobil ako hlavný minister a neskôr premiér pred nezávislosťou a potom ako prezident po získaní nezávislosti národa. Jeho vedenie a vplyv formovali cestu krajiny cez významné historické obdobia.
Forbidden Freedom
- 98 stránok
- 4 hodiny čítania
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.