Debates on the Future of Communism pp 23-33 | Cite as
Sandinismo and War: Dynamics of Militarism in Revolutionary Nicaragua
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Abstract
Ever since the Sandinista revolution triumphed on 19 July 1979, the intentions of its leaders, as well as the dynamics of its political process, have been the subject of considerable controversy. While in the eyes of some observers the Sandinistas were clearly Communists, to others they appeared as revolutionaries embracing a novel blend of Marxist and Christian values.
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Notes
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