Nasser: Hero of the Arab Nation

by Joel Gordon

To cite an old Egyptian clich , 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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851684115
• ISBN13: 9781851684113
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Oneworld Academic
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.7"