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E For Embargo, F For Fidel: Castro Dictionary Published

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(Newser) – Fidel Castro usually likes to express his political views in rambling essays and hours-long speeches, but a new book now breaks down El Comandante's philosophy into a handy-dandy A-to-Z format. The Castro dictionary, containing entries such as "Unemployment" and "History," is targeted at Cuban academics, reports AP. Unlike Mao's Little Red Book, though, this one can't be tucked into a pocket. It weighs in at 339 pages.

Fidel and Raul Castro confer in this 2004 file photo in Havana.
Fidel and Raul Castro confer in this 2004 file photo in Havana.   (AP Photo/Cristobal Herrera, file )
Cuban President Fidel Castro protests against the US embargo in Havana in 2003.
Cuban President Fidel Castro protests against the US embargo in Havana in 2003.   (AP photo/Jose Goitia/File)
Cuban President Fidel Castro speaks in Havana in 2006.
Cuban President Fidel Castro speaks in Havana in 2006.   (AP Photo/Javier Galeano,File)
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cochiserocks
Aug 9, 09 5:04 AM CDT
Wow....er....that's going to be a tough read. I didn't know the man even had a 'philosophy' consistent enough to be pinned down. Reply
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Radzyn
Aug 9, 09 10:33 AM CDT
I bet ya it'll kinda the same format as House of Leaves. Reply
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