We are your soldiers : how Gamal Abdel Nasser remade the Arab world /

We Are Your Soldiers examines seven countries-Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Yemen, and Libya-weaving the epic tale of Nasser's dramatic encounters with each to reassess his impact in the Arab sphere. These engagements were often drenched in blood and destruction, leaving deep scars that...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Rowell, Alex (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : W. W. Norton & Company, 2024.
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Nasser, Gamal Abdel, > 1918-1970. Egypt > History > Revolution, 1952. Egypt > Politics and government > 1952-1970. Arab nationalism > Egypt. Égypte > Histoire > 1952 (Révolution) Égypte > Politique et gouvernement > 1952-1970. Nationalisme arabe > Égypte. Biographies.

Table of Contents:

Prologue
Introduction
Egypt I. The immense secret
The transition period
The graveyard of the living
Iraq. The banner of freedom
A progressive people's revolution
Syria. The dawn of Arab liberation
The Damascene conversion
Nasserists against Nasser
Lebanon. The summer of blood
A mission very important for Nasserism
A parting gift
Jordan. His Majesty's loyal opposition
The long arms of Damascus
Partners in defeat
Yemen. The most honorable battle
Egypt II. Adrift on the Nile
Libya. Second time as farce
The unfinished job.