Title: Egypt during the Sadat years /
Authors: Beattie, Kirk J.
Publisher: Palgrave,
Year: 2000
Subjects: Sadat, Anwar,; Sadat, Anwar,; Egypt Politics and government; Egypt Politics and government
Abstract: "Kirk Beattie presents a look at Egyptian politics during the Sadat presidency. Beginning with an examination of the political and economic situation bequeathed by Nasser, he describes Sadat's succession to the presidency and his consolidation of power. His analysis focuses on Sadat's effort to chart a new political and economic path, including the daring October 1973 war, liberalization of Egypt's political economy, the January 1977 food riots, and peace with Israel. Simultaneously, Beattie highlights the important obstacles presented by intra-regime, civilian, and foreign opponents to Sadat's various political and economic development strategies, explaining the factors that led to Sadat's assassination.