Tariq Ali Knihy

Bolívarská revoluce ve Venezuele obrátila světovou pozornost k Hugu Chávezovi jako čelnému vyzyvateli neoliberalismu a americké zahraniční politice. Tariq Ali – někdejší dopisovatel Guardianu, čerpající své informace z první ruky a osobních setkání s Chávezem – ukazuje, jak Chávezův pohled polarizoval Latinskou Ameriku, a zkoumá americké nepřátelství vůči jeho vládě. Ali srovnává kubánský a venezuelský revoluční proces, pojednává o výrazném vlivu Fidela Castra na Huga Cháveze, bolívijského prezidenta Eva Moralese a – v tomto aktualizovaném vydání – také na ekvádorského prezidenta Rafaela Correu. Piráti Karibiku, obohaceni četnými odkazy na kulturu Jižní Ameriky, nás provázejí světem ostře rozděleným na privilegované a chudé, kontinentem, který je znovu na pochodu...

V barvitém historickém románu autor vypráví příběh velké osobnosti islámského světa, významného státníka a válečníka, sultána Saladina. Saladin, který žil v létech 1138-1193, sjednotil islámskou říši, upevnil své pozice v Egyptě a především v roce 1187 porazil křižáky v bitvě u Hattínu, čímž dobyl nazpět od křesťanů Jeruzalém. Barvité příběhy vypráví autor prostřednictvím Saladinova písaře Ibn Ja´kúba, který se posléze stává i sultánovým důvěrníkem a přítelem. Román zavede čtenáře na válečná pole, do harémů, i na orientální tržiště rušných měst Damašku, Káhiry a Jeruzaléma, kde se prolínají islámská, křesťanská a židovská kultura, do exotického světa eunuchů, rytířů, krásných žen a otroků. Nepřeberný sled nejrůznějších historek, z nichž některé připomínají příběhy Tisíce a jedné noci, je vyprávěním na pozadí historických skutečností a nabízí čtivý a poutavý pohled na nerůznější osudy lidí, kteří Saladina obklopovali, i na něho samotného.

Set against the backdrop of political upheaval, this memoir chronicles the transformative journey of a young individual who becomes deeply engaged in revolutionary activities. It explores themes of identity, social justice, and the quest for change, detailing the personal struggles and ideological awakenings that shape the protagonist's beliefs. Through vivid storytelling, the author offers insights into the motivations behind activism and the impact of historical events on personal growth, making it a compelling read for those interested in the intersection of youth and political movements.

In response to the American administration’s attempt to isolate Cuba, Fidel Castro delivered a series of speeches designed to radicalize Latin American society. As Latin America experiences more revolutions in Venezuela and Bolivia, and continues to upset America’s plans for neo-liberal imperialism, renowned radical writer and activist Tariq Ali provides a searing analysis of the relevance of Castro’s message for today.

The history of Ottoman offical Iskander Pasha's family mirrors the decline of the empire they have served for hundreds of years

Tariq Ali tells us the story of the aftermath of the fall of Granada by narrating a family saga of those who tried to survive after the collapse of their world. Ali is particularly deft at evoking what life must have been like for those doomed inhabitants, besieged on all sides by intolerant Christendom. "This is a novel that have something to say, and says it well." --"The""Guardian"

The aerial attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center, a global spectacle of unprecedented dimensions, generated an enormous volume of commentary. The inviolability of the American mainland, breached for the first time since 1812, led to extravagant proclamations by the pundits. It was a new world-historical turning point. The 21st century, once greeted triumphantly as marking the dawn of a worldwide neo-liberal civilization, suddenly became menaced. The choice presented from the White House and its supporters was to stand shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism or be damned.Tariq Ali challenges these assumptions, arguing instead that what we have experienced is the return of History in a horrific form, with religious symbols playing a part on both ‘Allah’s revenge,’ ‘God is on Our Side’ and ‘God Bless America.’ The visible violence of September 11 was the response to the invisible violence that has been inflicted on countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Palestine and Chechnya. Some of this has been the direct responsibility of the United States and Russia. In this wide-ranging book that provides an explanation for both the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and new forms of Western colonialism, Tariq Ali argues that many of the values proclaimed by the Enlightenment retain their relevance, while portrayals of the American Empire as a new emancipatory project are misguided.

Examines the increasing violence and political turmoil affecting Pakistan, the only Islamic state in possession of nuclear weapons and America's closest ally in its battle against terrorism, as well as prospects for peace and stability in the region.

Ali encourages the reader to take a fresh look at Lenin's choices in the context of a repressive autocracy, the poverty and misery of the bulk of the population under tsarism and the industrialised slaughter of the first world war. What underpins his book is the view that October was an 'innocent and utopian birth' that was subsequently 'twisted' into Stalinism by three devastating years of civil war. -Daniel Beer, Guardian [The Dilemmas of Lenin] aims to rescue Lenin from both liberal caricature and Soviet hagiography by recovering the realism and dynamism of his political thought. -David Sessions, New Republic Reading this book on your vacation will make your life better and your mind broader. -Branko Milanovic A powerful tool for those wanting to understand the real Lenin and therefore the real politics behind those revolutionaries who fought so hard but ultimately failed in their goal. -Lindsey German, Counterfire An incredibly powerful, panoramic, and insightful study of the central revolutionary figure of the twentieth century ... The Dilemmas of Lenin helps attentive readers comprehend something of what happened in history, the realities of our time, and how the future could unfold if we approach it with understanding and commitment. -Paul Le Blanc, International Socialist Review