History GCSE

Arab nationalism

What Arab nationalism means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Arab nationalism

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A force Nasser promoted, alongside anti-imperialism, to position Egypt as the leader of the Arab world.

Pearson Edexcel · Option P5: Key topic 1: The birth of the state of Israel, 1945–63 - 3 Increased tension, 1955–63 (study guide)

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Option P5: Key topic 1: The birth of the state of Israel, 1945–63 - 3 Increased tension, 1955–63 (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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