Egypt During the Sadat Years
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Kirk Beattie presents a fresh look at Egyptian politics during the Sadat presidency. Beginning with an examination of the political and economic situation bequeathed by Nasser, he describes Sadat s succession to the presidency and his consolidation of power. His analysis focuses on Sadat s effort to chart a new political and economic path, including the daring October 1973 war, liberalization of Egypt s political economy, the January 1977 food riots, and peace with Israel. Simultaneously, Beattie highlights the important obstacles presented by intra-regime, civilian, and foreign opponents to Sadat s various political and economic development strategies, explaining the factors that led to Sadat s assassination. Based on hundred of interviews with key actors representing diverse political viewpoints, this book provides insight into government and opposition behavior during Sadat s presidency.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0312232462
ISBN13:9780312232467
Release Date:January 2001
Publisher:Palgrave MacMillan
Length:340 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
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A realistic look at Sadat
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Sadat's image is largely a result of his later peacemaking efforts. What is largely neglected by those who learn about Sadat is his early flirtation with Nazi Germany, his acceptance of Nasser's authoritarian regime, his own "correction" of the revolution which placed him in power and, of course, his role as war leader in the October War. This book looks realistically at Sadat and how we ran Egypt following Nasser's death up to his own assassination. The author looked at primary sources and interviewed many of the key players of those years, opponents and proponents alike, in order to get a clear picture despite the murky nature of Egyptian politics. This is more of a scholarly work than recreational reading and it helps if you already have a working knowledge of Egypt's recent history. This book gives the reader a clearer look at Sadat the politician, Sadat the leader, Sadat the thinker... in effect, Sadat the human being.
Egypt during the Sadat Years
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book sets a high standard for studies about the Sadat era, and I was very happy to find a used copy in good condition at an affordable price. It will be very useful in my research and writing about modern Egyptian history.
THE resource book for wonks and casual historians alike
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Dr. Kirk Beattie's book on Egypt and Sadat is a balanced, authoritative piece of scholarship that isn't weighted with ideology and conjecture. The historical detail is here for diplomats, analysts, political scientists and historians, and so is the broad scope and backgrounding that will benefit the more general reader. Beattie does not write in the dense, impenetrable style necessarily employed by most academics, although his credentials are certainly world-class. Most notably, the scope of his interviews is remarkable, unequaled in any other book on the period. Anyone intersted in comprehending the origins of the ongoing Mideast imbroglio would do well to spend some time with Dr. Beattie's book on Sadat --- as well his previous volume on Egypt under Nasser.
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