Synopses & Reviews
First published in 2008 with the subtitle The Land of the Pharaohs on the Brink of a Revolution, this strikingly prophetic and critically acclaimed book caused an international media firestorm when it was banned by former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak. When the revolution it uniquely predicted took place in January 2011, Inside Egypt became essential reading for anyone wanting to understand what led to revolutionary upheaval in the Arab world's most populous country. In a new Afterword, the author explores the revolution itself, and ponders the still precarious future of a country he lived in for a decade.
Review
“If you want to understand how Egypt got to this crossroads, read this book.”—Fareed Zakaria, recommending Inside Egypt as his Book of the Week (CNN)
“Bradleys book suggests Egypts rupture had clear omens… and was promptly banned by the Mubarak government.” --New Yorker
“This dark and sober look at contemporary Egypt... offers a compelling explanation for the anger on the streets of Cairo”—The Christian Science Monitor
“A blistering overview of what its like to live in this autocratic, hopelessly corrupt society. Terrifically well told and extremely sobering.”—Kirkus Reviews
“An original, angry, brilliant, subtle, and highly readable exposé of contemporary Egyptian politics and society.” --Peter Bergen, author of Holy War, Inc. and The Osama bin Laden I Know
“Informed and immensely readable.”—Literary Review (UK)
“Essential reading for anyone interested in modern Egypt and the looming dramas of the Arab world.”—United Press International
”In this highly readable and thoughtful volume, Bradley provides a devastating critique of Egypts [former] dictatorial government.”—LIBRARY JOURNAL
Synopsis
The government of Egypt banned Inside Egypt in 2008--the first time a book on Egyptian politics had been banned in the country in decades--and quickly rescinded it after the media firestorm that followed. Most experts believe that in the next year or so, Hosni Mubarak will step down and that his son, Gamal is the favorite to take the reins. In Inside Egypt, John Bradley examines the junctions of Egyptian politics and society as they slowly disintegrate under the twin pressures of a ruthless military dictatorship at home and a flawed Middle East policy in Washington.
About the Author
John R. Bradley has written for The Economist, The Washington Quarterly, The Financial Times, The New Republic, The Times Literary Supplement, Newsweek, and Salon. Fluent in Egyptian Arabic, he is the author of the critically acclaimed Saudi Arabia Exposed: Inside a Kingdom in Crisis.
Table of Contents
“Bradley’s books suggests Egypt’s rupture had clear omens . . . and was promptly banned by the Mubarak government.”
--The New Yorker“This dark and sober look at contemporary Egypt . . . offers a compelling explanation for the anger now being seen on the streets of Cairo.” --The Christian Science Monitor
“Terrifically well told and extremely sobering” --Kirkus
“In this highly readable and thoughtful volume, Bradley provides a devastating critique of Egypt’s current dictatorial government.”--Library Journal
“An interesting and eye-opening look into the minds of the average Egyptian.”—The Oklahoman
“Insightful and eye-opening…a must read for anyone interested in Egyptian politics.”—The Daily News, Egypt
"Inside Egypt is an original, angry, brilliant, subtle, and highly readable expose of contemporary Egyptian politics and society."--Peter Bergen, author of Holy War Inc. and The Osama bin Laden I Know "Egypt is the next domino to fall and, as they say, so goes Egypt so goes the Middle East. John R. Bradley hits the nail on the head, explaining why a pillar of American dominance in that part of the world is about to crumble." --Robert Baer, former Middle East-based CIA operative, author of See No Evil and Sleeping with the Devil
Praise for Saudi Arabia Exposed:
"A highly informed, temperate, and understanding account of a country that. . . is an enigma."--The New York Times
"Contributes substantially to the debate."--Los Angeles Times
"[A] thoughtful, incisive portrait of a fractured nation….a remarkable volume."--Newsweek
"The book is a devastating critique of almost every aspect of Egyptian governance since 1952... A must read for anyone interested in Egyptian politics." --The Daily News
"An interesting and eye-opening look into the minds of the average Egyptian." --NewsOk.com