Anwar Sadat

This book by a prize-winning foreign affairs correspondent, tells the story of a life shaped by Egypt's national struggle and dominated by the conflict between the Arab world and Israel.

Klappentext This book by a prize-winning foreign affairs correspondent! tells the story of a life shaped by Egypt's national struggle and dominated by the conflict between the Arab world and Israel. It charts Sadat's progress from fanatical nationalist to Nasser's successor as President of Egypt! and from world statesman to tragic hero! who gave his life in the cause of peace. As a highly readable study of one of the major figures in the struggle for peace in the Middle East! it is of particular interest in the light of the ongoing peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. The author's relationship with Sadat! and the help he has received from his widow since Sadat's death! has added a personal dimension to this warm and compassionate political biography. Zusammenfassung Anwar Sadat's life was shaped by Egypt's national struggle and the conflict between the Arab world and Israel. This biography charts his progress from fanatical nationalist to President of Egypt! and from world statesman to tragic hero! who gave his life in the cause of peace. Inhaltsverzeichnis Source Unknown - reviewed by Joel Gordon Department of History Uni Of Nebraska - Omaha"Finkelstone"s title alone forewarns the reader that the book is more hagiography than dispassionate analysis.""Sadat"s friends will like this book; his foes! depending on their demeanor! will grimace or sneer. Those who seek to fathom the vision and the daring will have to wait."Evening StandardJewish Chronicle- " Finkelstone"s book will help to enable the reader to make an informed judgement of Mr Sadat"s legacy"The Tablet- " Finkelstone"s objectivity is refreshing

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Joseph Finklestone, Joseph Finklestone Obe

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Anwar Sadat's life was shaped by Egypt's national struggle and the conflict between the Arab world and Israel. This biography charts his progress from fanatical nationalist to President of Egypt, and from world statesman to tragic hero, who gave his life in the cause of peace.

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Source Unknown - reviewed by Joel Gordon Department of History Uni Of Nebraska - Omaha "Finkelstone"s title alone forewarns the reader that the book is more hagiography than dispassionate analysis." "Sadat"s friends will like this book; his foes, depending on their demeanor, will grimace or sneer. Those who seek to fathom the vision and the daring will have to wait." Evening Standard Jewish Chronicle- " Finkelstone"s book will help to enable the reader to make an informed judgement of Mr Sadat"s legacy" The Tablet- " Finkelstone"s objectivity is refreshing