Historical Dictionary of Egypt

by Arthur Goldschmidt Jr.

Egypt's was the first non-Western country to undergo an industrial revolution. It was a major commercial center during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was one of the first countries to have (albeit briefly) a constitutional government. Its struggle for independence was among the earliest in the non-Western world. Its capital, Cairo, has served as a headquarters and a meeting place for nationalist leaders. Its schools and universities attracted...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810861895
• ISBN13: 9780810861893
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Length: 588 Pages
• Weight: 2.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"