After the Revolution: Fidel Castro’s Defining Speeches, 1959–1962 (Vol. I) Beyond "History Will Absolve Me," Fidel Castro’s Most Defining Speeches from the Dawn of Revolutionary Cuba In After the Revolution , readers encounter Fidel Castro at the height of his oratorical power , as he lays out his vision for Cuba in the transformative years following the revolution’s victory. This volume collects three of Castro’s most pivotal addresses : The Victory Speech at Camp Columbia (1959) – marking the triumph of the Cuban Revolution as Fidel enters Havana. - The 1960 United Nations Address – a fiery, historic denunciation of imperialism delivered on the world stage. - “Words to the Intellectuals” (1961) – Fidel’s landmark declaration on the role of art, culture, and freedom under revolution. Through these speeches, Castro addresses the Cuban people, the international community, and the nation’s intellectual class , outlining the revolution’s guiding principles, defending its sovereignty, and confronting its critics. This definitive translation preserves the passion, rhetoric, and ideological force of Castro’s words, offering readers an unfiltered view of the revolution in its critical early phase. Whether you’re a student of Latin American history , a researcher of revolutionary movements , or simply seeking to understand the mind of one of the 20th century’s most influential leaders , this volume provides essential insight into the promises, tensions, and enduring legacy of the Cuban Revolution .