The Egyptian Sudan

By J. Kelly Giffen

Book Overview

The Egyptian Sudan is a historical book written by J. Kelley Giffen. The book provides a comprehensive account of the political and social history of Sudan during the period of Egyptian rule. The author explores the various factors that led to the colonization of Sudan by Egypt and the subsequent impact of this colonization on the Sudanese people.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Sudanese history. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and climate of Sudan, while the second chapter explores the early history of the region, including the rise of the Nubian kingdoms and the spread of Islam.Subsequent chapters delve into the period of Egyptian rule, examining the political, economic, and social changes that took place during this time. The author also discusses the role of the British in Sudanese history, particularly during the Mahdist uprising and the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan period.Throughout the book, Giffen draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide a detailed and nuanced account of Sudanese history. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Sudan, Egypt, or the broader region of North Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432680358
• ISBN13: 9781432680350
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"