Soldiers, Spies and Statesmen: Egypt's Road to Revolt
“Soldiers, Spies and Statesmenserves as an indispensable read for anyone seeking clarity on the ongoing struggle between the military, security and political apparatuses of Egypt’s autocracy.”—World Policy Journal“Hazem Kandil has written a brilliant revisionist account of the origins of the Egyptian Revolution. He focuses on how the regime’s repressive forces fell apart, making revolution possible. I found it eye-opening and convincing—a triumph.”—Michael Mann, author ofThe Dark Side of Democracy“This is a fascinating book that should be required reading for anybody interested in Egypt’s past and what happens next. It gives a unique insight into what the military and security forces were thinking and doing, and why they were not the monolithic force that most had imagined.”—Patrick Cockburn, author ofThe Occupation“Meticulous documentation, engaging style and skilful weaving of complex phenomena into a coherent narrative.”—Times Higher Education“By placing the struggle between the military, security forces, and the presidency at the heart of Egyptian politics and then mining a rich trove of relevant information, Kandil provides the most coherent, persuasive account available—from the rise of Nasser to the fall of Mubarak.”—Robert Springborg, Department of National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School“The best account of Egypt’s central power structure in the last two decades.”—Roger Owen, author ofThe Rise and Fall of Arab Presidents for Life“If you want to understand the underlying forces and mechanisms of Egypt’s recent revolutionary turmoil, you couldn’t find a more informative book than this ... an invaluable contribution to our understanding of Middle Eastern political and our comprehension of its mechanism of revolutionary change in general.”—Morning Star