The English In Egypt: England And The Mahdi, Arabi And The Suez Canal (1884) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437172508)

The English In Egypt: England And The Mahdi, Arabi And The Suez Canal is a historical book written by E. Hennebert in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive account of the British involvement in Egypt during the late 19th century. It covers the period when the country was under the control of the Ottoman Empire and the British intervention that followed.The book focuses on three major events that shaped the British involvement in Egypt: the Mahdist War, the Arabi Rebellion, and the construction of the Suez Canal. The Mahdist War was a conflict between the British and the followers of the Sudanese religious leader, Muhammad Ahmad, who claimed to be the Mahdi or the Messiah. The Arabi Rebellion, on the other hand, was a revolt led by Ahmed Urabi against the British-backed Khedive of Egypt.The book provides a detailed account of the political and military strategies employed by the British during these conflicts. It also explores the impact of these events on the Egyptian society and the British Empire. Additionally, the book discusses the economic and strategic importance of the Suez Canal for the British Empire and how it influenced their policy towards Egypt.Overall, The English In Egypt: England And The Mahdi, Arabi And The Suez Canal is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British imperialism in Egypt and the Middle East. The book provides a well-researched and insightful analysis of the events that shaped the British involvement in the region.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.

Author: E. Hennebert
ISBN-10: 1437172504
ISBN-13: 9781437172508
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d