NasserMore than fifty years after his death, Gamal Abd al Nasser remains a towering figure in the Arab world. As one of the young officers who overthrew British backed King Farouk in 1952, Nasser rose to prominence as a charismatic visionary who challenged foreign dominance. At just 36 years old, he became the undisputed leader of Egypt, in a presidency that would run from 1956 to 1970. This insightful biography delves into the life of Nasser, charting his