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To cite an old Egyptian cliché, Nasser (1918-1970) was the 'first Egyptian to rule Egypt since Cleopatra.' Deposing the corrupt king Farouk, abolishing the monarchy and negotiating the withdrawal of the British, Nasser was truly beloved by millions. Even after catastrophic military disaster in the 'Six-Day War' of 1967, having resigned in humiliation, such was his standing that people filled the streets to clamour for his reinstatement. In this captivating profile, Joel Gordon examines the legacy of the famous autocrat, being careful to include his limitations as well as his many strengths.
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Publisher
Oneworld AcademiceBook ISBN
9781780742007
Year
2012Table of contents
- Cover
- Title page
- Copyright page
- Dedication page
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Note on transliteration
- INTRODUCTION: BELOVED OF MILLIONS
- 1 WE’RE THE PEOPLE: 1918–1956
- 2 THE GREATER NATION: 1956–1961
- 3 THE SOCIALIST GARDEN: 1961–1967
- 4 RUINS: 1967–1970
- CONCLUSION: A PICTURE
- You live!
- Bibliographic essay
- Index