A Brief History of EgyptInfobase Publishing, 2008 - 294 Seiten Ancient Egypt was one of the longest-lasting civilizations the world has known. Today, Egypt plays a vital role in the politics of the Middle East, and learning about its history, economic pressures, diverse cultures, and social issues is essential to understanding the contemporary Middle East. |
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The Land and Its People | 1 |
Ancient Egypt c 10000 BCE525 BCE | 11 |
Persian Greek Roman and Arab Rule 525 BCE1250 CE | 30 |
Mamluk and Ottoman Rule 12501798 | 49 |
Early Westernizing Reform 17981879 | 61 |
The British Occupation and Nationalist Resistance 18791918 | 84 |
Ambiguous Independence 19181936 | 108 |
The Palestine Question and World War II 19361952 | 126 |
Anwar Sadat 19711981 | 187 |
Contemporary Egypt 19812007 | 212 |
Conclusion | 227 |
Glossary of Terms and Organizations | 230 |
Basic Facts about Egypt | 240 |
Chronology | 244 |
Bibliography | 255 |
Suggested Reading | 258 |
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