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Naguib Mahfouz and July 23 Revolution
The anniversary of the July 23, 1952 Revolution is a pivotal event in modern Egyptian history, marking the end of the monarchy under the Muhammad Ali dynasty and the declaration of the republic. The article provides a testimony from Naguib Mahfouz, the renowned Egyptian novelist, about the events of the revolution through detailed accounts of the Free Officers' meetings at the "Arabi" café in Al-Abbasiya, just hours before the uprising. He describes what he saw as discreet movements within the army that no one anticipated would lead to a revolution. Mahfouz clarifies that he never thought the army would carry out a military coup, despite the presence of relationships between some officers, such as Abdel Hakim Amer and Gamal Abdel Nasser, at the café. He also recounts how he received the news of the coup through a phone call and expresses his concern for Egypt’s future. He points out that the wealth and change came after thorough planning and long contemplation by the prominent officers, resulting in a radical transformation of Egypt's political life.
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