Amílcar Cabral: Unity and Struggle

Speeches and Writings

Unity and Struggle is the compelling account of Amílcar Cabral's fight against imperialism, discrimination and injustice, as well as his progressive advocacy for religious toleration and gender equality - all of which combined to make him one of Africa's foremost political leaders. Introduction by Basil Davidson / Biographical Notes by Mario de Andrade. PS: "Tell no lies, Claim no easy victories" (Amilcar Cabral). - THE WEAPON OF THEORY Presuppositions and objectives of national liberation in relation to social structure - NATIONAL CULTURE National liberation and culture Revolutionary Practice - THE STRATEGY FOR POLITICAL MOBILIZATION Message to Guinean and Cape Verdian civil servants and employees in commerce Message to the Portuguese settlers in Guine and Cape Verde Message to the soldiers, officers and NCOs of the Portuguese colonial army Memorandum from the African Party for the Independence of Guine and Cape Verde (PAIGC) to the Portuguese Government An open note to the Portuguese Government - ARMED ACTION AND MILITARY METHODS Proclamation of direct action The battle of Como and the Congress of Cassaca The eighth year of armed struggle for national liberation The situation of PAIGC’s struggle in January 1973 - GENERAL WATCHWORDS Be aware at every moment of the situation of the struggle Continually develop and strengthen political work and Party organization Constantly improve organization of our armed forces Know well our own strength and the enemy strength Strengthen security and discipline in all sectors of the struggle Destroy the economy of the enemy and build our own economy Improve our knowledge and defend our health Apply Party principles in practice - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The options of CONCP The people of Guine and Cape Verde before the UN - THE STATE OF GUINE-BISSAU Creation of the People's National Assembly in Guine New Year's message

"One of the most lucid and brilliant leaders in Africa" Fidel Castro

Amilcar Cabral, 1924-1973; was a Pan-African freedom fighter and anti-imperialist theorist, best known for bringing the Portuguese empire to its knees. Born in the Guinea Bissau, living under Portuguese colonial dominion; studied agronomy; part of movements dedicated to opposing the ruling dictatorship of Portugal and promoting the cause of independence for all Portuguese colonies in Africa. He managed, in under a decade, to steer Guinea Bissau towards near total independence. On January 20, 1973, Portuguese agents assassinated Cabral. But the Movement fight on; declaring independence eight months later. Apollo, Paperback, English edition, 544 Seiten