A Military Republic: A Novel Based on the Events That Led to the Egyptian Revolution

By Haythem Bastawy

Egypt is in a state of turmoil, beggars have filled the streets, unemployment is at a record high and random individuals are vanishing under mysterious circumstances. Fear clings to the air with secret police waiting in dark corners, and love withers under the crushing will of authority. After nearly getting abducted as a teenager by secret police eight years ago in a demonstration, Hesham Farid led a peaceful life away from protests and trouble. Now Hesham, a jobless youngman, is on his way to Cairo dodging police and military-controlled check points to attend the annual Socialist Conference, and before he gets back to his hometown Alexandria his life is changed forever. He slips into a secret love relationship with Noorah and by chance he comes across a terrifying secret. Will he get away this time with his forbidden knowledge? A Military Republic is a novel based on the true events that were the spark to the blaze of the Egyptian Revolution.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DTF5G24P
• ISBN13: 9798307377253
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.0"