The Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum hosted a public celebration for the officers' return despite reservations from the royal government, which had been pressured by the British to prevent the reception. The apparent difference in attitude between the government and the general public increased Nasser's determination to topple the monarchy. Nasser had also felt bitter that his brigade had not been relieved despite the resilience it displayed. He started writing his book Philosophy of the Revolution during the siege. COUNT 5
QSN1 What Egyptian singer performed at the return of Nasser's brigade? ANS1 Umm Kulthum QSN2 What book did Nasser start writing? ANS2 Philosophy of the Revolution QSN3 What group opposed the celebration of Nasser's brigade's return? ANS3 royal government QSN4 Who has pressured the government to cancel the reception? ANS4 British QSN5 What was Nasser increasingly convinced he should topple? ANS5 monarchy