President Fujimori of Peru: The President Who Dared to Dream

A comprehensive biography of Peruvian president, Alberto Fujimori (believed to be the first published in English). The book charts his ascent from the poverty of the Japanese immigrant community in Peru's capital, Lima, to his presidential victory in 1990 and beyond. Includes a detailed account of the political, economic and social circumstances in Peru, Fujimori's dealings with the formidable Shining Path terrorist organisation, and the infamous 127 day Embassy siege of 1996. Thoroughly researched and entertainingly written, this is essential reading for anyone interested in modern South American politics.