Routledge Patronage Politics in Egypt - Political Study Book

Explore the complex political landscape of Egypt through this scholarly work from Routledge. This book examines the mechanisms used to establish and consolidate power between the 1952 military takeover and the 2011 collapse of the Mubarak regime. It focuses on the web of patronage politics that served as a foundation for the country's political systems. Readers will gain a detailed understanding of how political patrons and clients influenced Egyptian politics throughout the post-1952 era. The text analyzes how these relationships shaped the policies of Egypt's rulers and the tactics used by the wider population. This is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in Middle Eastern politics and the history of the National Democratic Party and the Muslim Brotherhood in Cairo.