Gamal Abdel Nasser, a transformative leader in the Arab world, led a 1952 coup that became a revolution. He emerged as a champion of Arab progress and African liberation, but established a military authoritarian regime instead of democracy. A charismatic and ambitious figure, Nasser became caught in the coils of his own power, dying at 52 with many dreams unrealized. The Arab Spring and its aftermath are his legacy.
Nasser's Republic: The Making of Modern Egypt
A visionary leader's life is chronicled in this documentary, which focuses on Gamal Abdel Nasser, a young Egyptian colonel who led a 1952 coup, marking a turning point in modern Egyptian history.
