Nasser Hero of the Arab Nation
| Author/creator | Gordon, Joel Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Oxford : Oneworld Publications Blue Ridge Summit : National Book Network [Distributor] |
| Description | 160 p. ill 08.840 x 05.780 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Twentieth Century Religious Thought, Volume 2: Islam |
| Subjects |
| Series | Makers of the Muslim World Ser. |
| Summary | Annotation "Gamal Abd al-Nasser (1918-1970) was dubbed the 'first Egyptian to rule Egypt since Cleopatra.' Deposing the corrupt king Farouk, Nasser abolished the monarchy, negotiated the withdrawal of the British, and was truly beloved by millions. A beacon for aspirants of decolonization, his era is renowned for its achievements in education, economic modernization, the arts, and social justice." "In this profile, Joel Gordon reaches beyond historical narrative to assess the meaning of the man and the era. Careful to include his limitations as well as his many strengths, this volume asks why Nasser's promised political liberalization never occurred, and covers the numerous military and political setbacks to Arab socialism. A perfect resource for the expert or the merely intrigued, this balanced account is the only modern biography of perhaps the most influential man in contemporary Islamic history."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781851684113 |
| ISBN | 1851684115 (Trade Cloth) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9781851684113 |
| Stock number | 00324820 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |