The Rise of Egyptian Communism, 1939-1970

Selma Botman examines the virtually unknown history of communism in Egypt during the twentieth-century. In an original and well-documented study, the author has traced the development of the revolutionary left using political court cases, interviews with political activists, and literature from the communist movement itself.

About the author

Selma Botman is provost and vice president of academic affairs at Yeshiva University. She is the author of Egypt from Independence to Revolution, 1919-1952.

Summary

Despite the significance of Egyptian communism as an intellectual, cultural and political extra-parliamentary force, its history is virtually unknown. The author examines the experience of communism as it grew within Egyptian society.

Product details

• Authors: Selma Botman
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.1988
• EAN: 9780815624431
• ISBN: 978-0-8156-2443-1
• No. of pages: 212
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 507 g
• Series: Contemporary Issues in the Mid; Contemporary Issues in the Mid; Contemporary Issues in the Middle East
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education