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Napoleon's Egypt: Invading the Middle East
by Juan Cole  Publisher Comments In this vivid and timely history, Juan Cole tells the story of Napoleon's invasion of Egypt. Revealing the young general's reasons for leading the expedition against Egypt in 1798 and showcasing his fascinating views of the Orient...
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A History of Egypt: From Earliest Times to the Present
by Jason Thompson Publisher Comments A concise narrative of Egypt??'s long...
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Stolen Legacy: Greek Philosophy is Stolen Egyptian Philosophy
by George James Publisher Comments An attempt to show that the true authors of Greek Philosophy were not the Greeks, but the peoples of...
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Nasser's Blessed Movement: Egypt's Free Officers and the July Revolution (Studies in Middle Eastern History)
by Joel Gordon Publisher Comments This book examines a key period in the formation of modern Egypt, the early years of military rule following the coup of 1952. The Free Officers Corp, a group of junior officers, overthrew Egypt's parliamentary regime in July 1952 and over the next few...
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Liberalism Without Democracy: Nationhood and Citizenship in Egypt, 1922-1936 (Politics, History, and Culture)
by Abdeslam Maghraoui Publisher Comments The history of Western intervention in the Middle East stretches from the late eighteenth century to the present day. All too often, the Western rationale for invading and occupying a country to liberate its people has produced new forms of domination...
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A History of Egypt: From the Arab Conquest to the Present
by Afaf Lutfi A Marsot Publisher Comments New and updated edition of the successful A Short History of Modern Egypt....
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False Papers: Essays on Exile and Memory
by Andre Aciman Synopsis Celebrated as one of the most poignant stylists of his generation, Andre Aciman has written a witty, surprising series of linked essays that ponder the experience of loss--moving from his forced departure from Alexandria as a teenager, through his brief...
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A Brief History of Egypt (Brief History Of...)
by Arthur, Jr. Goldschmidt Publisher Comments Ancient Egypt was one of the longest-lasting civilizations the world has ever known. While most readers will be familiar with at least parts of ancient Egyptian history, contemporary Egypt and its connections to the ancient civilization are not always...
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Comparative Studies on Muslim Societies #25: Putting Islam to Work
by Gregory Starrett Publisher Comments "A sound contribution to our knowledge of the uses of tradition and modernity by states, of the social life of Islamic texts, and of the historical roles of schooling in social change."--John Bowen, author of "Muslims through...
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The Sinai: A Physical Geography
by Ned Greenwood Publisher Comments One of the world's oldest crossroads, the Sinai joins the great continental land masses of Africa and Eurasia. Its physical geography of rugged mountain peaks, desert plains, and sea coasts was formed by the collision of the two continental plates, while...
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Cairo Illustrated
by Michael Haag Publisher Comments A visual journey through the streets and the history of the Mother of the...
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Avenues of Participation: Family, Politics, and Networks in Urban Quarters of Cairo (Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics)
by Diane Singerman Publisher Comments Focusing on the political life of the sha'b (or popular classes) in Cairo, Diane Singerman shows how men and women develop creative and effective strategies to accomplish shared goals, despite the dominant forces ranged against them....
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Egypt Vs. Greece and the American Academy
by Molefi Kete Asante Publisher Comments Debating the development of civilization in Egypt and Greece, this collection of essays explores European misconceptions of African history. Featuring contributions from some of the top scholars in African American studies, this book analyzes the...
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Pan-Arabism Before Nasser: Egyptian Power Politics and the Palestine Question (Studies in Middle Eastern History)
by Michael Doran Publisher Comments This book aims to alter profoundly the accepted version of the history of post-World War II Egyptian foreign policy. To this end, Doran convincingly demonstrates the absence of any true pan-Arab front from the very beginning of the Arab League...
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Cairo
by Andre Raymond Publisher Comments It stands as the definitive work on Cairo, unparalleled in scope, depth, and detail....
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Portrait of Egypt: A Journey Through the World of Militant Islam
by Mary Anne Weaver Publisher Comments For centuries Egypt has been a citadel of Islamic learning and thought, and since the signing of the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty in 1979, it has been of immense strategic importance to American interests in the Middle East. But Egypt is also a country...
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Political Life in Cairo's New Quarters: Encountering the Everyday State
by Salwa Ismail Publisher Comments Since the 1970s, Cairo has experienced tremendous growth and change. Nearly three million people now live in new urban communities characterized by unregulated housing, informal economic activity, and the presence of Islamist groups. Salwa Ismail...
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Cairo: A Cultural History (Citiscapes)
by Andrew Beattie Publisher Comments Foreword by Penelope Lively Cairo is a city of extremes. On its chaotic streets BMWs driven by sharp-suited businessmen compete for space with donkey carts laden with farm produce. In its mosques the wealthy and the destitute pray side by side. The...
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Egypt
by D. J. Taylor Publisher Comments Many have traversed the Nile, and witnessed the splendour of Ancient Egypt and its legacy. Not all, however, are able to express these experiences in words... For those who have visited the wonders of the Egyptian deserts, this travelogue will revive...
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Secrets of the Sands: The Revelations of Egypt's Everlasting Oasis
by Harry Thurston Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 373-383) and index....
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