Egypt from Nasser to Mubarak (RLE Egypt)

A Flawed Revolution

Anthony McDermott author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:23rd Nov '12

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Egypt from Nasser to Mubarak (RLE Egypt) cover

Ever since Nasser overthrew Prince Farouk in 1952, Egypt has held a special, leading position within the Arab world. It is now facing major problems, the most serious of which are the growing strength of the Muslim fundamentalists, continuing population growth and external debt problems. Together, these are creating a volatile and potentially explosive climate.

In this book, the journalist Anthony McDermott examines the development of Egypt from Revolution to the present, describing various features of Egyptian society and the contributions of its leaders. He asks whether Egypt has fulfilled its expected role as the model for Arab and developing countries or whether the peace pact made by Sadat with Israel was a major error, causing Egypt’s withdrawal under Mubarak from the centre of international politics.

The book is lively and readable and provides a challenging introduction to the development and problems of the largest country in the Middle East.

First published 1988.

ISBN: 9780415811163

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 770g

324 pages