Jonathan Cape Ltd (cover artist: unknown), "History Will Absolve Me" by Fidel Castro, Cape Editions 22, General Editor: Nathaniel Tarn, 1968,

Jonathan Cape Ltd

Founded in 1921 in London by Jonathan Cape and G. Wren Howard, Jonathan Cape Ltd became one of Britain's most prestigious and influential independent publishing houses of the 20th century. Known for its adventurous editorial vision and commitment to literary excellence, the publisher built a distinguished catalog that included T.E. Lawrence, Ernest Hemingway, Sinclair Lewis, and Robert Frost, among many other significant writers.

In the 1960s, under the editorship of poet and anthropologist Nathaniel Tarn, Jonathan Cape launched Cape Editions, an innovative paperback series dedicated to bringing important international literature, poetry, and political texts to English-speaking audiences. This series published works of global significance, including revolutionary manifestos, avant-garde poetry, and critical political documents from Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The Cape Editions series represented a bold commitment to cultural exchange and political engagement during a transformative period in global politics.

The publication of Fidel Castro's "History Will Absolve Me" as Cape Editions 22 in 1968 exemplified the publisher's willingness to introduce British and international readers to controversial political voices and revolutionary thought from the Third World. This editorial courage positioned Jonathan Cape as a key player in disseminating anti-imperialist and revolutionary literature during the Cold War era, making significant contributions to political discourse in the English-speaking world.