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'A Short History of Modern Egypt is an excellent short book. In under l50 pages, Professor Afaf Marsot has managed to give a coherent picture of Egypt since the Arab-Muslim conquest in the year AD 639 … [she] has told the story of Egypt very ably indeed.' James Piscatori, American Arab Affairs
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Egypt occupies a central position in the Arab world. Its borders between sand and sea have existed for millennia and yet, until 1952, the country was ruled by foreigners. Afaf al-Sayyid Marsot explores the paradoxes of Egypt's history in a new edition of her successful A Short History of Modern Egypt. Charting the years from the Arab conquest, through the age of the Mamluks, Egypt's incorporation into the Ottoman Empire, the liberal experiment in constitutional government in the early twentieth century, followed by the Nasser and Sadat years, the new edition takes the story up to the present day. During the Mubarak era, Egyptians have seen major changes with the rise of globalization and its effects on their economy, the advent of new political parties, the entrenchment of Islamic fundamentalism and the consequent changing attitudes to women. This short history is ideal for students and travelers.
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An intellectual dissertation
8 Oct 2011
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The title says it all. This is a didactic linear compendium of events that formed Egypt, reported in an even tone. The author refrains from injecting her personal opinion. She presents an unbiased and unvarnished history of what is arguably the most influential country in the Middle East. The casual reader and the interested scholar will gather some understanding about the root causes of the turmoil in the region. Although not a tourist guide, the book is recommended for anyone planning a visit to that great land to understand its people and their customs. It is well worth the investment in time and its price.
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Concise history of Egypt, but not intended as a tourist's book.
21 Dec 2008
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This is a concise history of Egypt that was just the right length (and physical size, for the carry-on bag) for a flight from the US to Egypt. Keep in mind, however, that it is not a tourist's book (it can't be used for planning day trips) and is a bit dry in writing style. A good book, though, well worth the price.
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