Independence: Egypt and Algeria

Discusses how nationalism emerged in the Middle East as a result of increased Western involvement in the region. Indicates the significance of the Second World War to Middle Eastern struggles over Western colonialism. Describes the early background of Egyptian independence and the factors leading up to 1952. Introduces Nasserism and discusses the place of Egypt within the Middle East in the sixties and seventies. Discusses the reasons for armed rebellion in Algeria and the emergence of Algeria as a state