The Rise of Islamism in Egypt

By Alaa Al Arafat

Book Overview

This book provides an overview of the sudden ascendancy of Islamism in post-Mubarak Egypt and a detailed history of the power grab by the Muslim Brotherhood. The author argues that liberals and Copts are minor factions, and that the Islamists, the military and 'couch party' (non- politically affiliated Egyptians) are the true key actors in Egyptian politics. Additionally, it is posited that, ironically, Mubarak's coup-proofing strategy was responsible for the military turning against him. The strained civil-military relations in Egypt are examined, as are the ideological development of the MB, Salafist and jihadist groups, and the power struggle between the Islamists and the military.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319537113
• ISBN13: 9783319537115
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.3"