The Beginnings of the Egyptian Question and the Rise of Mehemet Ali (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781025472713)

"The Beginnings of the Egyptian Question and the Rise of Mehemet Ali" is a seminal historical study that examines the critical period of transition in modern Egyptian history. The work meticulously details the ascent of Muhammad Ali Pasha and the subsequent diplomatic challenges that transformed Egypt into a focal point of international interest. By analyzing the intersection of Ottoman internal politics and the strategic rivalries between Great Britain and France, the book explores how the "Egyptian Question" became a central issue in 19th-century European diplomacy.

Shafik Ghorbal provides an in-depth analysis of the administrative and military reforms that laid the foundations of the modern Egyptian state. The narrative traces the complex maneuvers that allowed Muhammad Ali to consolidate power following the French withdrawal and the subsequent British interventions. This scholarly account is essential for understanding the geopolitical shifts in the Eastern Mediterranean and the roots of modern Middle Eastern international relations. It remains a vital resource for historians interested in the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the evolution of political sovereignty in the region.

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