Egypt in the Reign of Muhammad Ali by Afaf Lutfi Sayyid-Marsot (English) Paperba

Description: Egypt in the Reign of Muhammad Ali by Afaf Lutfi Sayyid-Marsot This account of Egyptian society in the reign of Muhammad Ali traces the beginnings of the nation state in Egypt. It considers Muhammad Ali as part of a social group whose economic interests led them in the direction of trade with Europe as a means of raising money for further investments. They attempted to increase agricultural exports and to use the profits to create industry; then, following the logic of imperialists, their next step was to seek to conquer the surrounding areas to find markets for their industries and sources of raw materials. These policies brought them into conflict with their suzerain, the Ottoman sultan, and with England, since England needed markets in the Middle East and sought to destroy the new regime in Egypt as a means of exerting influence on the region. In the process of carrying out these economic changes, the country underwent a series of internal developments that were to revolutionize the structure and shape of Egyptian society. The rules of landownership were altered and large estates were formed, Egyptian fallahin were drafted into the army, and the administration was Egyptianized, establishing the groundwork for a nation state. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This account of Egyptian society in the reign of Muhammad Ali traces the beginnings of the nation state in Egypt. It considers Muhammad Ali as part of a social group whose economic interests led them in the direction of trade with Europe as a means of raising money for further investments. They attempted to increase agricultural exports and to use the profits to create industry; then, following the logic of imperialists, their next step was to seek to conquer the surrounding areas to find markets for their industries and sources of raw materials. These policies brought them into conflict with their suzerain, the Ottoman sultan, and with England, since England needed markets in the Middle East and sought to destroy the new regime in Egypt as a means of exerting influence on the region. In the process of carrying out these economic changes, the country underwent a series of internal developments that were to revolutionize the structure and shape of Egyptian society. The rules of landownership were altered and large estates were formed, Egyptian fallahin were drafted into the army, and the administration was Egyptianized, establishing the groundwork for a nation state. Table of Contents Preface; Note on transliteration; Note on money, weights and measures; 1. Egypt under the mamluks; 2. Muhammad Ali the man; 3. A country without a master; 4. Master in his own house; 5. Family, friends and relations; 6. Internal policies; 7. Agricultural changes; 8. Industry and commerce; 9. Expansion to what end?; 10. The undoing: Muhammad Ali and Palmerston; 11. The aftermath; 12. Conclusion; Notes; Glossary of Arabic and Turkish terms; Selected bibliography; Index. Promotional "Headline" This account of Egyptian society in the reign of Muhammad Ali traces the beginnings of the nation state in Egypt. Description for Bookstore This account of Egyptian society in the reign of Muhammad Ali traces the beginnings of the nation state in Egypt. It considers Muhammad Ali as part of a social group whose economic interests led them in the direction of trade with Europe as a means of raising money for further investments. Description for Library This account of Egyptian society in the reign of Muhammad Ali traces the beginnings of the nation state in Egypt. It considers Muhammad Ali as part of a social group whose economic interests led them in the direction of trade with Europe as a means of raising money for further investments. Details ISBN0521289688 Author Afaf Lutfi Sayyid-Marsot Pages 312 Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Cambridge Middle East Library Language English ISBN-10 0521289688 ISBN-13 9780521289689 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 962.03 Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-02-28 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title EGYPT IN THE REIGN OF MUHAMMAD Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises DOI 10.1604/9780521289689 Series Number 4 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 1984-01-12 AU Release Date 1984-01-12 NZ Release Date 1984-01-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91375923;

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