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Starred Review on June 15, 2015 | Social Sciences
The Arab Spring erupted in Cairo's Tahrir Square where massive demonstrations began in January 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians gathered to oppose the decades old authoritarian regime, hopeful for change, freedom, democracy, and a more just society. Journalist Steavenson (The Weight of a Mustard Seed), who has years of Middle Eastern experience, conveys the excitement, fears, and confusion of the crowds mobilizing for revolution without a plan or a co...Log In or Sign Up to Read More