Vivian, Cassandra

Americans in Egypt, 1770-1915

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ISBN 13:: 9780786463046
author:: Vivian, Cassandra
format:: Paperback
publisher:: McFarland
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 282
Dimensions:: 25.4 x 17.8 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, World History, Biography,
Condition:: New
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£27.37

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American perspectives on Egypt from 1770 to 1915 offer a fresh insight into everyday life in this fascinating region. This collection brings together the stories of 15 American individuals who lived, worked, or traveled in Egypt during this period, providing a rare American voice on Egyptian culture and history. These explorers, consuls, tourists, soldiers, missionaries, artists, scientists, and scholars share their experiences and attitudes towards Egypt, revealing the country's domination by European powers and its significance to a young American nation. Their accounts not only recount the culture and history of Egypt but also offer a unique perspective on significant events. By reading these individuals' stories in their own words, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Egypt's complex past and the ways in which it was shaped by external forces.

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