Many teachers at Sabha were Egyptian, and for the first time Gaddafi had access to pan-Arab newspapers and radio broadcasts, most notably the Cairo-based Voice of the Arabs. Growing up, Gaddafi witnessed significant events rock the Arab world, including the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, the Suez Crisis of 1956, and the short-lived existence of the United Arab Republic between 1958 and 1961. Gaddafi admired the political changes implemented in the Arab Republic of Egypt under his hero, President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Nasser argued for Arab nationalism; the rejection of Western colonialism, neo-colonialism, and Zionism; and a transition from capitalism to socialism. Nasser's book, Philosophy of the Revolution, was a key influence on Gaddafi; outlining how to initiate a coup, it has been described as "the inspiration and blueprint of [Gaddafi's] revolution."
What changes impressed Gaddafi in Egypt? What Egyptian leader impressed Gaddafi? What book instructed Gaddafi in how to stage a coup? Name one event that occurred in the Arab world during Gaddafi 's childhood that influenced his life. What political ideology did Nasser implement? What was the nationality of a significant number of teachers in Sabha? When did the United Arab Republic end? What notable event occurred in 1952? From what city did Voice of the Arabs broadcast? What political leader did Gaddafi greatly admire?