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Liberation Square: Inside the Egyptian Revolution and the Rebirth of a Nation
Adefinitive, absorbingaccount of the Egyptian revolution, written by a Cairo-based Egyptian-American reporter for Foreign Policy and The Times (London), who witnessed firsthand Mubarak's demise and the country's efforts to build a democracy
In early 2011, the world’s attention was riveted on Cairo, where after three decades of supremacy, Hosni Mubarak was driven from power....more
In early 2011, the world’s attention was riveted on Cairo, where after three decades of supremacy, Hosni Mubarak was driven from power....more
ebook, 320 pages
Published
January 3rd 2012
by St. Martin's Press
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Broad overview of the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. Journalistic accounts are often disappointing, so I wasn't expecting much of this book, but I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, the author paints in broad strokes and it's mostly anecdotal, but within that framework, this is one of the better books that I've read. The anecdotes were interesting and exciting, and the description of the revolution, from a journalist's perspective, was quite useful. I enjoyed this and felt like I learned a lot.
If, as is sometimes said, journalism is the first draft of history, then this book is like a revised first draft of history. Most of the material comes from Khalil's personal experience, covering Egypt before, during, and after the revolution. The revision, I feel, does the reader a great favor. My memories of watching TV and checking Twitter during the Egyptian Revolution are spotty at best, but Khalil gives a more organized sense of what was going on.
Absolutely excellent. It's so readable and engaging, I couldn't put it down. For a huge story with a lot of history and tangents that could have been taken, I feel it hits the right balance between making the story accessible and informative. Love this book.
*whisper* I hated the last part of the prologue.. :/
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A journalist's account of the 2011 Egyptian revolution.
Excellent description of the revolution.
Excellent re-telling of the Egyptian Revolution from the ground. Personal accounts of what happened in the 18 days from January 25th till Mubarak step down with background information on the country and the region.
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