Egypt During the Sadat Years [Hardcover]

Kirk J. Beattie (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0312232462 | ISBN-13: 978-0312232467 | Publication Date: December 15, 2000 | Edition: First Edition

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.

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"...an informative, rich, and balanced description of the Sadat era for general readers and specialists alike..." --International Journal

About the Author

Kirk Beattie is Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Simmons College in Boston. He has made numerous trips to Egypt and resided there for over six years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; First Edition edition (December 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312232462
• ISBN-13: 978-0312232467
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,511,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE resource book for wonks and casual historians alike, May 11, 2002

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G. Mark Mcdonald "MarkMac" (Dallas, TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Egypt During the Sadat Years (Paperback)

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.

4.0 out of 5 stars A realistic look at Sadat, October 2, 2007

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James D. Crabtree "Doc Crabtree" (Fort Leavenworth, Kansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Egypt During the Sadat Years (Paperback)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Egypt during the Sadat Years, September 6, 2005

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Arthur Goldschmidt (State College, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Egypt During the Sadat Years (Hardcover)

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.