Revolution on the Nile

1 November 2006

Wednesday 1 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.

Despite his victory over Suez and his progressive domestic policies, Nasser's career was fraught with contradictions.

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Revolution on the Nile

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