Anwar Al-Sadat: Transforming the Middle East

by Robert L. Tignor

Book Overview

Part of The World in a Life series, this brief, inexpensive text provides insight into the life of Anwar al-Sadat, one of the most transformative figures in Middle Eastern and world history. Little was expected of Sadat, as he came to power after the death of Egypt's powerful modernizing leader, Gamal Abdel Nasser. However, he left an unparalleled mark on Egypt, the Middle East, and Cold War relations. He surprised the Israelis by...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019024898X
• ISBN13: 9780190248987
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 7.9"