[To listen also to revise the Bac or the Patent] Discover the story of the most famous Cuban revolutionary of the twentieth century, Fidel Castro, told by historian Virginie Girod in two new episodes. Cuba's charismatic leader has held power for nearly 50 years. In the 1950s, the young communist led the revolution in Cuba between 1953 and 1959. He then became one of the pivots of the Cold War in a world polarized between the United States and the USSR. A communist militant deeply attached to the independence of his island, Fidel Castro set up a ferocious armed struggle aimed at overthrowing the dictatorial regime of Fulgencio Batista in 1953. An extraordinary politician, communication specialist and barometer of relations between the United States and the USSR, Fidel Castro became the epicenter of a world polarized between two superpowers.

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Highlights: Discover the story of the most famous Cuban revolutionary of the twentieth century, Fidel Castro, told by historian Virginie Girod in two new episodes. "At the heart of history" is aimed at history buffs but also at those who seek to learn history easily. Whether you want to reinforce your general knowledge, or review a history lesson seen in class without going through textbooks, this podcast is for you. To help students in preparation for the certificate or the baccalaureate of History-Geography, "Au cœur de l'Histoire" addresses through the destinies of various characters.

[To listen also to revise the Bac or the Brevet] Discover the story of the most famous Cuban revolutionary of the twentieth century, Fidel Castro, told by the historian Virginie Girod in two unpublished episodes. Cuba's charismatic leader has held power for nearly 50 years. In the 1950s, the young communist led the revolution in Cuba between 1953 and 1959. He then became one of the pivots of the Cold War in a world polarized between the United States and the USSR. A communist militant deeply attached to the independence of his island, Fidel Castro set up a ferocious armed struggle aimed at overthrowing the dictatorial regime of Fulgencio Batista in 1953. An extraordinary politician, communication specialist and barometer of relations between the United States and the USSR, Fidel Castro became the epicenter of a world polarized between two superpowers. Topics covered: Cuba – Fidel Castro – Che Guevara – Revolution – USSR – United States – Dictatorship   " At the heart of history" is aimed at history buffs but also at those who seek to learn history easily. Whether you want to reinforce your general knowledge, or review a history lesson seen in class without going through textbooks, this podcast is for you. To help students in preparation for the certificate or the baccalaureate of History-Geography, " At the heart of history" addresses through the destinies of various characters the major chapters of the school program of Third as well as the school program of Terminale: French Revolution; World War I; totalitarian regimes in interwar Europe; Second World War, Vichy regime, Collaboration and Resistance; creation of the European Union... More lively than the revision sheets, Virginie Girod's historical accounts will allow you to memorize by listening the issues of the conflicts that have marked France and Europe and to have in mind examples of characters who are related to them. " At the heart of the story" is a Europe 1 Studio podcast. Writing and presentation: Virginie Girod - Production: Camille Bichler- Artistic direction: Adèle Humbert and Julien Tharaud - Director: Clément Ibrahim - Original music: Julien Tharaud - Additional music: Julien Tharaud and Sébastien Guidis - Communication: Kelly Decroix - Visual: Sidonie Mangin