Minimanual of the Urban Guerrilla
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Minimanual Of The Urban Guerrilla is a book written by Brazil
ian guerrilla fighter Carlos Marighella
in June 1969. It consists of advices on how to disrupt and overthrow an authoritarian regime aiming a revolution. The text has been banned in many countries, but remains in printing and bookshelves in several others, including the United States
.
This book was written to be short and concise. It gives support to transform Brazil
into a Communist country, such as Cuba
. The book is still used by some guerrilla organizations, but its importance has declined in the past few decades.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian guerrilla fighter Carlos Marighella
Carlos Marighella
Carlos Marighella , was a Brazilian Marxist revolutionary and writer.Marighella's most famous contribution to guerrilla literature was the Minimanual of the Urban Guerrilla, consisting of advice on how to disrupt and overthrow an authoritarian regime aiming a revolution. He also wrote For the...
in June 1969. It consists of advices on how to disrupt and overthrow an authoritarian regime aiming a revolution. The text has been banned in many countries, but remains in printing and bookshelves in several others, including the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
This book was written to be short and concise. It gives support to transform Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
into a Communist country, such as Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
. The book is still used by some guerrilla organizations, but its importance has declined in the past few decades.