Makers of The Muslim World: Nasser

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Gamal Abd Al-Nasser (1918–1970) was dubbed the ‘first Egyptian to rule since Cleopatra.’ Deposing the corrupt king Farouk, 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 justices. In this fascinating 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 ’s promised political liberalization never occurred, and never 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. About The Author Joel Gordon is Associate Professor of Modern Middle East History and Popular Culture at the University of Arkansas. He is author of Nasser"s Blessed Movement: Egypt"s Free Officers and the July Revolution, currently in its second edition. Table of Contents Introduction: Beloved Of Millions We"re The People: 1918-1956 Modest beginnings False hopes Nights around the campfire Free Officers New era The Greater Nation: 1956-1961 Gaza and SuezRemaking Egypt The Arab circle Union July 1958 - three crises The Socialist Garden: 1961-1967 Arab socialism Cultural revolutions Democracy? Hot and cold wars Towards ruin Ruins: 1967-1970 Staying on Brothers divided Shifting sands Attrition Race against death Conclusion: A Picture You live! Successors Legacies Bibliographic essay Index.