Cover; EGYPT FROM NASSER TO MUBARAK; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; About the Author; Preface; 1. A Beginning; 2. Nasser; 3. Sadat; 4. Mubarak; 5. Politics and Government; 6. The Economy; 7. War and the Armed Forces; 8. Religion; 9. Society and Life; 10. Culture and Information; 11. Egypt and its Image; 12. A Conclusion; Select Bibliography; Periodical Sources; Index
Summary
Ever since Nasser overthrew Prince Farouk in 1952, Egypt has held a special, leading position within the Arab world. It is now facing major problems, the most serious of which are the growing strength of the Muslim fundamentalists, continuing population growth and external debt problems. Together, these are creating a volatile and potentially explosive climate. In this book, the journalist Anthony McDermott examines the development of Egypt from Revolution to the present, describing various features of Egyptian society and the contributions of its leaders. He asks whether Egypt has fu
