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First published in 1978 Nasser and His Generation is one of the most important books on modern Egyptian history. It goes much further than a simple history of the Nasser regime or a psychobiography of the Egyptian ruler. It examines his personality, attitudes and beliefs and seeks to explain what and who he was.
List of contents
Acknowledgments Chronology Author’s Note Introduction Part I: Political Formation 1. Nasser before the Revolution 2. Nasser’s Political Roots 3. The Young Egypt Society 4. The Society of Muslim Brethren Part II: Coming to Power 5. The origins of the Free Officer Conspiracy 6. Nasser and the Army Conspiracy 7. Consolidation of Power: The Elimination of Rivals 8. Nasser Triumphant Part III: Ruler of Egypt 9. The Political and Security Apparatus 10. Nasser and the State 11. Nasser’s Economic and Social Policy 12. The Lure of Arab Nationalism 13. The Challenge of Israel Part IV: El Rayyes 14. Nasser, Chief of the Egyptians 15. The Rhetoric of Revolution 16. The Coming of the Despot Part V: The Personality of Nasser and his Impact on Egypt 17. Nasser in the Mirror 18. The Impact of Nasser: Interpretations 19. Nasser, an Alcibiadic Cameo 20. Conclusion Index
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P. J. Vatikiotis
Summary
First published in 1978 Nasser and His Generation is one of the most important books on modern Egyptian history. It goes much further than a simple history of the Nasser regime or a psychobiography of the Egyptian ruler. It examines his personality, attitudes and beliefs and seeks to explain what and who he was.
