#  In Egypt, a Rumor Sparked an Overthrow 

 





July 24, 2022

 

 

 After the Egyptian army lost the 1948 war to Israel, a popular narrative — that the monarchy sold out its soldiers — paved the way for the successful July Revolution four years later. [CMES alum Chloe Bordewich (History and MES PhD '22) explores the history behind the narrative in an article in *New Line* magazine](https://newlinesmag.com/essays/in-egypt-a-rumor-sparked-an-overthrow/) .



 

 

 



 

 See also:- [ Government ](/research-field/government)
- [ History ](/research-field/history)
- [ North Africa ](/research-region/north-africa)
- [ 2021-22 ](/academic-year/2021-22)
 
 

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