Nasser Hero of the Arab Nation
by Joel Gordon
Hardcover
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Request this book.| Genre: | Biography: Historical, Political & Military |
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| Language : | English |
| Published: | October 01, 2006 |
| Edition: | 5th |
Hardcover | |
| ISBN13: | 9781851684113 |
| ISBN10: | 1851684115 |
| Pages: | 160 |
| Dimensions: | 5.3 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches |
| Weight: | 345.86 g |
About the Book
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.