Blood of Brothers: An Intimate Look at Life and War in Nicaragua

Stephen Kinzer's Blood of Brothers: Life and War in Nicaragua is an essential read for anyone interested in Latin American history. This book, which includes a new afterword, provides an intimate look at the Nicaraguan Revolution of the late 1970s and its aftermath. Kinzer's vivid descriptions of the conflict between the Somoza regime and the Sandinista rebels paint a powerful portrait of the human cost of war. Through interviews with both sides of the conflict, Kinzer reveals the personal stories of the people involved and the lasting effects the revolution had on Nicaragua's culture and politics. Blood of Brothers is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of a major event in Latin American history.