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Chronicle XIV of XIV

The Republic of Egypt

Modern Egypt

Nasser, the Suez Crisis, Sadat's peace, Mubarak, and the revolution of 2011.

Span
1952 – present
Entries
10

  1. The RepublicPolitical

    The proclamation of the republic

    A year after the Free Officers' coup, the monarchy is abolished and Egypt is declared a republic, with Muhammad Naguib as its first president.

    Meanwhile, elsewhere · 3

  2. The Nasser EraMilitary

    The Suez Crisis

    Nasser nationalises the Suez Canal, provoking an invasion by Britain, France, and Israel that ends in a political triumph for Egypt and Nasser.

    Meanwhile, elsewhere · 3

  3. The Nasser EraMilitary

    The Six-Day War

    Israel destroys the Egyptian air force in a surprise attack and seizes the Sinai Peninsula, a devastating defeat that shakes Nasser's Egypt to its core.

    Meanwhile, elsewhere · 3

  4. The Nasser EraCultural

    The Aswan High Dam

    The completion of the Aswan High Dam tames the Nile's flood, generating power and reclaiming land, but transforming the river's ancient rhythms forever.

    Meanwhile, elsewhere · 3

  5. The Sadat EraMilitary

    The October War

    Sadat launches a surprise attack across the Suez Canal, and though the war ends in stalemate, the crossing restores Egyptian pride and reopens the path to peace.

    Meanwhile, elsewhere · 3

  6. The Sadat EraPolitical

    Peace with Israel

    After the Camp David Accords, Sadat signs a historic peace treaty with Israel, regaining the Sinai but isolating Egypt in the Arab world.

    Meanwhile, elsewhere · 3

  7. The Mubarak EraPolitical

    The long rule of Hosni Mubarak

    Hosni Mubarak succeeds the assassinated Sadat and governs Egypt for three decades of stability, alignment with the West, and growing authoritarianism.

    Meanwhile, elsewhere · 3

  8. Revolution & AfterPolitical

    The January 25 Revolution

    Inspired by the Arab Spring, mass protests centred on Cairo's Tahrir Square force Mubarak from power after thirty years of rule.

    Meanwhile, elsewhere · 3

  9. 2 more entries, to 2022