Nasser: The Last Arab - Tapa dura

A portrait of late Egyptian president Gamal Adbel Nasser considers the dilemmas that have marked his rule, from his alliance with the Soviet Union despite his anti-Communist views and the military buildups that contrasted with his preference to avoid war. By the author of Children of Bethany. 10,000 first printing.

Praise for Arafat:

"Mr. Aburish excells at this sort of insight. The author captures the elusive and contradictory nature of his subject." -- Wall Street Journal

"A provocative book about one of the most complicated and enigmatic political figures in the world today." -- Library Journal

Praise for Children of Bethany:

"A rich and intensely affecting work...It will enlighten not only those interested in the Middle East but anyone touched by the plight of dislocated populations." -- New York Times Book Review

"Said K. Aburish, a Palestinian Arab, has written a remarkable history of his people in this century." -- International Herald Tribune