THE WAR OF THE PHILOSOPHER-KING.

This article traces the evolution of the Communist Party of Peru, known as the Shining Path. Origins of the organization under the leadership of Abimael Guzman; Profile of Guzman, including background and rise to power; Role of China and the Soviet Union in the Shining Path's development; Primary objectives of the party; Resulting violence and terror in Peru; How the United States has responded.