xii, 514 pages, [12] pages of black and white plates and portraits :
illustrations ;
24 cm
This book is a revised and updated edition of He-ketzuna we-ha-shilton ba'olam ha-'aravi, published by Sifriat Poalim, Tel Aviv, 1966.
Translation of He-ketzuna we-ha-shilton ba'olam ha-'aravi.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: The theory of "the natural course" -- The struggles of the officers for power -- Patterns of the military coups -- The heritage of history -- Historical and social origins of the Arab officer class -- Motivations of the Arab officer politicians -- Officers as heads of state and Arab socialism -- Conclusion: The officers and the Arab revolution -- Appendices: A. The social origin of Egyptian officers before 1952: analysis of a sample ; B. Arab officer ranks.