Egypt on the Brink: From Nasser to the Muslim Brotherhood

By Tarek Osman

Book Overview

A lively and informed account of Egypt's recent history and current situation

In this immensely readable and thoroughly researched book, Tarek Osman explores what has happened to the biggest Arab nation since President Nasser took control of the country in 1954. This new edition takes events up to summer 2013, looking at how Egypt has become increasingly divided under its new Islamist government.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300198698
• ISBN13: 9780300198690
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.3" x 7.8"