Founder of Modern Egypt - A Study of Muhammad ''Ali

Reprinted in 1967, this 1931 book is an historical and administrative study of the reign of Muhammad 'Ali (1769 1849).

List of contents

Preface; 1. The rise of Muhammed 'Ali; 2. The pillar of the empire: Arabia and the Sudan; 3. The pillar of the empire: the Greek war; 4. the Algerian interlude and the conquest of Syria; 5. The idea of an Arab empire and the overland routes; 6. The second Syrian war and the collapse of Muhammed 'Ali's plans; 7. Muhammed 'Ali's government in Egypt; 8. Muhammed 'Ali's government in Crete and Syria; Conclusion; Index.

Summary

Reprinted in 1967, this 1931 book is an historical and administrative study of the reign of Muhammad 'Ali (1769–1849). The author strives 'to escape from the traditional hero of French and villain of English writers, and to ascertain by a study of original materials what Muhammad 'Ali really did'.

Product details

• Authors: Henry Dodwell, Dodwell Henry
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.06.2011
• EAN: 9780521232647
• ISBN: 978-0-521-23264-7
• No. of pages: 286
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Egypt, HISTORY / Africa / General, African History