The dustjacket has two short tears and is taped on the underside. Offers an insider's view, tracing the Soviet Union's growing, then declining, influence in the Arab world from 1955-1975, revealing how Arab nationalism, led by figures like Nasser, initially embraced Soviet aid (military, economic) but eventually chafed under Moscow's control, leading to significant shifts, especially after Nasser's death, culminating in Egypt expelling Soviet advisors and the USSR failing to grasp the depth of Arab identity, despite its deep involvement.

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Title

The Sphinx and the Commissar: The Rise and Fall of Soviet Influence in the Middle East

Publisher

Harper & Row

Publication Date

1978

Language

English

ISBN 10

0060118040

ISBN 13

9780060118044

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

Weight

16 ounces

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