In 1950s Egypt the idea of Arab nationalism and Gamal Abdel Nasser were assuming more power both inside the country and in the Arab world. This book explores this phenonmenon, exploring the political context in which Nasser maneuvered.
Good political overview of Nasser's Egypt and pan-Arabism, Third World socialism, and nationalism. Focuses on foreign and domestic political policies and relations with other Arab nations and the West.