Mohamed Hassanein Heikal, one of the Arab world's most prominent journalists and political commentators, meticulously narrates the complex events surrounding the 1956 Suez Crisis. This seminal work delves deep into the political maneuverings, international pressures, and military operations that defined this pivotal moment in Middle Eastern history. Heikal, with his unique access and insightful analysis, offers a gripping and authoritative account of the nationalization of the Suez Canal, the tripartite aggression by Britain, France, and Israel, and its profound implications for global geopolitics and Egyptian sovereignty. It remains an indispensable resource for understanding the complexities of post-colonial power dynamics.