E-raamat: Loved Egyptian Night: The Meaning of the Arab Spring

A superbly constructed compilation of Hugh Roberts's writings that marries his key, near-contemporaneous writings about the uprisings in Libya, Egypt and Syria with his more recent reflections on those events -- Helena Cobban, President of Just World Educational, author of The Palestinian Liberation Organisation Hugh Roberts's incisive and insightful analysis of the Arab Spring draws on his intimate knowledge and careful tracing of events in Libya, Egypt and Syria to subvert the myths and falsehoods that led to political mistakes. Essential reading. -- Katerina Dalacoura, London School of Economics, author of Islamist Terrorism and Democracy in the Middle East Roberts's insight-laden book unravels multilayered legacies, temporalities and dynamics that are at the heart of understanding the Arab uprisings and their far-reaching consequences -- Tamirace Fakhoury, Aalborg University, co-author of Resisting Sectarianism This is an essential book on the Arab Spring. Every chapter is filled with golden nuggets. Roberts foresaw that the uprisings would end in tears. He had tangled with the military regimes of the region long enough to know that toppling them would not be easy. -- Joshua Landis, Director of the Center of Middle East Studies, University of Oklahoma Hugh Roberts's encyclopaedic knowledge, sharp insights and superb writing are on full display in this important collection of essays. Loved Egyptian Night presents an essential corrective to much of the conventional wisdom about the region's decade of upheaval. -- Mouin Rabbani, co-editor of Jadaliyya Provides historical background as well as in-depth insight into what happened in Libya and Egypt, and across the region. His continuing analysis will be important to follow. -- Jessica Ayesha Northey * British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies * A critical re-examination of the Arab Spring and a necessary contribution. -- Marc Martorell Junyent * The New Arab * A noteworthy read. Hugh Roberts is one of the biggest authorities on North African and Middle Eastern politics. He does two things beautifully: he writes without chasing the validation of his peers and he writes in the interest of truth. It is hard for any scholar or policymaker to match his credentials. -- Zaynab El Bernoussi * International Affairs *