A superb work of historical scholarship. Through solid research and styled prose, Chávez has constructed an intricate and absorbing chronicle that acknowledges the contributions of multiple different leaders of the Salvadoran social and revolutionary movements. Accessible to a wide audience, it will resonate especially deeply with scholars and students interested in grassroots histories of the conflictive Cold War era.
Joaquín M. Chávez is Associate Professor of History at the University of Illinois at Chicago.