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Egypt's Arab Spring: The long and winding road to democracy Kindle Edition

by Hany Ghoraba (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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"Egypt's Arab Spring: The long and winding road to democracy" is a well thought-out analysis of the political and social upheaval caused by the Egyptian revolution. It investigates how Egyptians at all levels are coping with its aftermath; economically, socially and politically. The post-revolution events are analysed to reveal the causes and mistakes of the uprising. The roles of all major players are examined, with particular criticism for those who contributed to the near destruction of an age-old dream for all Egyptians.

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June 10, 2013
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DD88CQA
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Delizon Publishers (June 10, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 10, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2786 KB
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 266 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,558,833 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #215 in History of Egypt
- #1,065 in Egyptian History (Books)
- #3,294 in Middle Eastern Politics

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Arnvid Aakre

The story behind, and the much needed facts!

Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014

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The events during the Arab Spring truly amazed the world, and it's very few who don't have an opinion about these events and what happened after.

But if one should understand all these events, especially in the most influential country in the Arab world - then Hany Ghoraba's book "Egypt's Arab Spring: The long and winding road to Democracy" is important. It will tell you how the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) is responsible for grave mistakes, as one can read in the the third chapter "The seven deadly sins of SCAF". Highly important, as these "deadly sins" made it possible for Islamist's to reape the fruits of the Arab Spring - a struggle the Islamist's initially did not participated in, or supported.

This book provide the reader with the full story, based upon the facts behind it all. As to what happened, the book don't just give a broader picture of the Arab Spring - but it explain those nearly unbelievable facts - as what lead up to a situation where secular and democratic voters voted for an Islamist, as the only option was an representative for the dictator they just had removed. It take the reader with on a journey in a country up to where the people again rose against a new dictator. It also unveil what happened during the year where not so moderate Islamist's ruled Egypt.

The book is packed with information, much of it new even to those of us who have followed the events in Egypt rather close. So, for those who want to understand what really happens in Egypt today, this book should be considered "a must".

Warning: this book must be considered a page-turner, don't read it while driving (-:

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K

Pro Al Sisi Pseudo Journalism

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2020

Hany has proven, with this book, his enchantment with the Egyptian dictatorship, calling everyone else fighting for democracy/Egyptian Sisi dictatorship terrorists.

Hany is loyal to his colonial masters, France and Britain. Hany sees any desire for independence by his people in international affairs as dangerous.

I got the book thinking I would be able to read about the birth of Egyptian Spring and the struggle for democracy and against Mubarak's dictatorship in Egypt. I regret seeing a defense of iron fisted rule in Egypt and the region by the author.

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Mario Andreas

The definitive guide to Egyptian politics

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013

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I became very interested to learn about the political upheavals in the Middle East, which the media dubbed as the "Arab Spring". I've read several books discussing the revolutions specifically in Egypt, but none of them really grabbed my attention like this book. The book simply explains the main power players in the Egyptian Political spectrum, displays the social and economic issues that led to the January 25th revolution and analyses the Post-revolution wins, losses and everything in between. The book also tackles issues facing abuses of minorities in Egypt, standing for women, Coptic, Nubian and Bedouins struggle for equal rights. The author Hany Ghoraba who is a Liberal (Classical I'm guessing) and Secular, remained objective the whole way through the book no one was spared from criticism starting from Islamists all the way to Liberal Seculars. The author's analysis of events lacked the supercilious attitude of an average mainstream media analyst but was filled with the wits and articulation of a journalist in the midst of a very delicate period in Egyptian history. If you want to read a great analysis of what's been happening in Egypt during the last three years with interlining lessons about Egypt's political history I highly recommend you this book, it's guaranteed to help broaden your perspective.

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chris gaubatz

Absolute Must Read

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2013

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Authentic synopsis of the events leading up to Epypt's Arab spring. The author poignantly translates Egypts fight against the Muslim Brotherhood (and salafi groups) for proper democracy and a constitution written for, and by, the people. For those of us living outside Egypt that want to understand the Arab spring, it's aftermath, and denouement on June 30, 2014; this is our book. A friend gives you that blank stare when you start talking about Egyptian current events- this is the book you recommend. If you're a professional journalist, and you don't want to sound like a bumpkin- this is the book you read before reporting on Egypt. Finally, if you're curious about the, 'Coup vs Revolution' debate, this is your book. In this day and age, there is no excuse to remain ignorant about people struggling for freedom the world over. Many thanks to Hany Ghoraba for writing this! Peace.

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Roke el-Azhary

A must read for those interested in Egypt's revolution

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2013

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Written by an author of the revolution who actually lived it day by day, who is very knowledgeable of all the stakeholders and players, this book is an excellent guide to those who want to understand what Egypt's revolution was all about, how events unfolded and possibly what the future may hold. It particularly helped me understand all the names of the players, many of whom I did not know. On reviewing the historical eras of Sadat and Nasser that I had personally lived through, there were gaps in my knowledge that I was not aware of, so in that respect, I am very grateful.

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