First published in 1978 Nasser and His Generation is one of the
most important books on modern Egyptian history. It goes much
further than a simple history of the Nasser regime or a
psychobiography of the Egyptian ruler. It examines his personality,
attitudes and beliefs and how these were informed or acquired and
seeks to explain what and who he was. But it also considers Nasser
to be a representative of a generation of Egyptians, many of whom
rode on his bandwagon to power, serve him, and then more or less
promptly forgot him. The first two parts set the scene for the
emergence of the military regime, highlighting the disintegration
of the old political order which the Free Officers overthrew in
1952. Part Three deals with Nasser in his several capacities as
absolute ruler of Egypt and his relations with Arabs, Israel and
the rest of the world. Part Four provides a depiction of Nasser as
the absolute ruler and Part Five attempts a general assessment of
Nasser's personality and his impact on Egypt. Based on archival
sources and extensive interviews with many of his associates,
closest members of his family and his deepest enemies, this volume
is a must read for any student of political history, African
studies, Middle East studies and political science.
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