{"title":"Alex Rowell","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the works of \u003cem\u003eAlex Rowell\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author delving into the realms of history and military studies. Renowned for bringing to light compelling narratives and in-depth analyses, Alex Rowell's books provide readers with an enriching and educational experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cstrong\u003eWe Are Your Soldiers\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out as a significant contribution to military history literature. With exceptional storytelling skills, Rowell intricately weaves together the lives of soldiers, their experiences, and the broader historical context, providing readers with a vivid and engaging perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a casual reader seeking to deepen your understanding of military history, Alex Rowell's books offer an insightful peek into the past, encouraging readers to reflect on the complexities of warfare and its enduring impact on society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"we-are-your-soldiers-by-alex-rowell-9781398514225","title":"We Are Your Soldiers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘A gripping account. Essential reading to understand the roots of the 2011 Arab Spring and the conflicts that have devastated so much of the region' \u003c\/strong\u003eEUGENE ROGAN, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Arabs: A History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresident Gamal Abdel Nasser, who ruled Egypt for eighteen years from the coup d'état of 1952, is best known in the West for wresting the Suez Canal from the British and French empires. He was a larger-than-life figure, loved by his followers for his nationalist ideals and for heralding a period of social change and modernisation. Yet, there is a darker side to Nasser’s regime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe Are Your Soldiers\u003c\/i\u003e examines Nasser’s influence on the politics of seven countries – Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Yemen, and Libya. Rowell argues that Nasser played a crucial role in the formation of authoritarian regimes as varied as Bashar al-Assad’s Syria, Muammar al-Gaddafi’s Libya and Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. His encounters with each country were often drenched in blood and destruction, leaving deep scars that endure to the present. Crushing democracy at home while launching wars and slaying opponents abroad, Nasser ushered in the long political winter from which the region is still yet to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on extensive interviews and material never before published in English, Alex Rowell presents a thrilling and eye-opening work of history that radically reexamines Middle Eastern politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘In 400 \u003cstrong\u003eblood-soaked pages,\u003c\/strong\u003e [Rowell] traces Nasser’s toxic influence from one Arab capital to another, from plots in officers’ club rooms via palace coups and well-equipped torture chambers. \u003cstrong\u003eRowell is an eloquent writer, weaving the intrigue into the region’s wider history’ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eTELEGRAPH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Sweeping . . . entertaining’ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eFINANCIAL TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘A rollicking and revelatory tour of today’s Middle East . . . a masterful reassessment of history'\u003c\/strong\u003e THANASSIS CAMBANIS, author of \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon a Revolution: An Egyptian Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46657555235052,"sku":"9781398514225","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25596103482685.jpg?v=1752488822"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alex-rowell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}