HIST 3151 Biographical Approach to History: Che Guevara: Hero or Tyrant?
Ernesto "Che" Guevara is revered by many worldwide as a revolutionary and defender of the oppressed and downtrodden. However, like most great historical figures, his life was not without controversy. This course examines the historiography and legend of "El Che" focusing on his early experiences on the road in South America that shaped his ideologies, his involvement in the Cuban Revolution, as well as his CIA-backed execution in Bolivia and subsequent martyrdom.