Revolution on the Nile

8 November 2006

Wednesday 8 November 2006 11:00-11:30 (Radio 4 FM)

Stephen Sackur presents a profile of President Gamal Abdel Nasser, still regarded by many Egyptians as the father of modern Egypt and inspiration to the Arab nationalist cause.

Stephen talks to both champions and critics of Nasser?s legacy, including Nasser?s daughter Hoda, and members of his close political circle. After his victory over Suez, Nasser became a hero to the Egyptian people and a figurehead of the Arab nationalist cause. But did his increasingly autocratic style of leadership inevitably overshadow his political achievements?

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Revolution on the Nile

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