There is a short chronology at the start to put the speeches in context and many helpful notes are added to explain the acronyms and people so you don't have to keep checking the glossary. This one has a character arc you can follow!Who said a perfect revolutionary doesn't exist ? The leadership case I will be presenting is principally concentrated on one of the ambitious and young African leaders – Thomas Sankara, the transformational leader, who made it to the highest rank in Burkina Faso (August, 1983), and was later assassinated by one of his friends (October, 1987). And to state, though I may not succeed in making them understood, the reasons for our revolt. This idea could not have been more wrong. Please try again.There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. He was a rare leader with a sharp intellect, incorruptible moral compass, and a humble disposition that empowered common people.
I enjoyed his use of language to articulate his ideas clearly.
The betrayal of Thomas Sankara, of Burkina Faso, of all the revolutionary Burkinabé, has left a lasting imprint on the world, but primarily on Africa and the strug.An absolute watershed in the struggle for a liberated Africa, as well as a liberated world. Although Sankara’s sweeping vision and practical reforms won him admirers both in Burkina Faso and across Africa, a combination of domestic opposition groups and factions within his own government and the army finally led to his assassination in 1987.This is the first English-language book to tell the story of Sankara’s life and struggles, drawing on the author’s extensive firsthand research and reporting on Burkina Faso, including interviews with the late leader.
Unfortunately, he too would die by the bullet as Che had done. He carried out a radical land reform programme and succeeded in achieving self sufficiency in food. This short-ish book is a gentle look at his life, his politics and his efforts to improve his country. He had high intelligence and ideological clarity which was matched by his charisma and strong desire to change the material conditions of his people. He denounced the way colonialism destroyed Africa physically and mentally. Be the first to ask a question about Thomas Sankara Speaks.Welcome back. It's a good read and well worth the price.”—.Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books.Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations,Select the department you want to search in.Unable to add item to List. He nationalised all the mineral wealth of the nation.
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Thomas Sankara, often called the African Che Guevara, was president of Burkina Faso, one of the poorest countries in Africa, until his assassination during the military coup that brought down his government. Refresh and try again.We’d love your help. He lead by example and wasn't afraid to tell the truth. These promotions will be applied to this item:Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers.