The definitive biography of Egyptian president Gamal Adbel Nasser, one of the most important Arab leaders of the 20th Century. This examination of Nasser's life is tantamount to understanding whether the interests of the West and the Arab world are reconcilable.
‘A fascinating account, written with passion’ . TLS
‘Aburish’s book is moving ... it is an Arab perspective written in calm recollection, a viewpoint the West is blind to ’ . Sunday Tribune