Uncover a searing intellectual reckoning with revolutionary Marxism in this profound analysis of postcolonial political idealism. Written by Arwa Salih, a former member of the Egyptian Communist Workers Party, the book offers a poignant critique of militant intellectualism’s role in the failures of national liberation and communist projects. This work delves into the tragic consequences faced by a generation of activists, providing insights relevant to developing world struggles. Essential for students of political science, postcolonial theory, and readers interested in critical intellectual history.