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By Robert Fisk

Greater than the other state, Egypt epitomises the tough disappointments of the Arab Spring. In under 4 years, its humans have come complete circle. A sclerotic, cynical, probably immovable army regime, disguised by means of a fig-leaf of ostensible illustration, was once swept away on a joyous tsunami of renowned idealism; a corrupt dictator was once ousted, attempted and jailed; loose elections have been held, a brand new president peacefully put in, and a brand new age of freedom and democracy appeared really possible.

Then, with tragic predictability, the hot regime degenerated. Corruption, incompetence and repression provoked a counter-revolution; the elected president used to be ousted and jailed, his supporters massacred or rounded up. The outdated dictator used to be freed (for a while), the competition used to be outlawed, the faceless males of the army resumed and tightened their grip at the reins of energy – and millions of normal Egyptians have been left thinking about what all their pain and sacrifice have been for.

No commentator is best certified to inform this tragic story than Robert Fisk, unflinching critic of the Mubarak regime and acclaimed chronicler of Middle-Eastern affairs for The self sustaining for 25 years. This strong anthology of his journalism describes the entire cycle of Egypt’s awakening and relapse, episode by means of episode, because it occurred – from the 1st stirrings of unrest to the wonderful sunrise of Tahrir sq., and the times of disgrace and atrocity that followed.

Told with infrequent perception into either Egyptian tradition and the hypocrisy of the West, this is often heritage at its such a lot compelling, written through one of many very maximum commentators at the Arab international.

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In a curved defensive line across Aboukir Bay. The French sailors were primarily concerned with finding supplies. and over one-quarter of them were on shore. with some foraging as far away as Alexandria and Rosetta. Despite an appearance of strength. the ships were only prepared for an attack from the seaward side - the guns on the landward side were not manned and some were obstructed by stores and baggage. It was two in the afternoon when the leading ships of Nelson's fleet rounded the headland of Aboukir.

Having safely reached Egypt, no time could be wasted in getting ashore, because the French knew that British warships might appear at any time to attack before the army was disembarked and before the French fleet could be reorganized into battle formation. The landing began off Marabout beach, to the west of Alexandria, at about midday on 1 July, but the ships were some three miles off­ shore, with rocks and reefs between them and the beach, and the weather was rapidly deteriorating. The first boats reached land at eight in the evening, and the troops continued disembarking all through the night.

They had been regarded as a low priority. and some had not been treated very well after the main force had left the ships. being made to sleep on deck and denied food. Most were unceremoniously dumped on the outskirts of Alexandria. along with their personal luggage. and were left to fend for themselves. Alexandria was a shock and a dis­ appointment. There was no trace of the city that had once been the cultural and intellectual centre of the ancient world. 000 volumes. its temples. theatres. pal­ aces and the tomb of Alexander the Great.

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