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Nasser, Gamal-Abdel (1918-1970) The Philosophy of the Revolution

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09640.002 Author/Creator: Nasser, Gamal-Abdel (1918-1970) Place Written: Cairo, Egypt Type: Pamphlet Date: 1952 Pagination: 73 p. ; 19.5 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "The Philosophy of the Revolution" printed by Gamal Abdel-Nasser dated 1952. As emphasized by Abdel-Nasser. The pamphlet was not printed to describe the events that led up to the overthrow of King Farouk on July 23, 1952 but to reflect on the process of the revolution.

Gamal Abdel-Nasser was the second president of Egypt and implemental to the overthrow of King Farouk on July 23, 1952. This movement was led by the Free Officers Movement headed by Muhammad Naguib and Nasser. The main operation was to abolish British occupation and establish an independent Egypt and Sudan.

Farouk I, King, 1920-1965
Nasser, Gamal-Abdel, 1918-1970

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