Napoleon in Egypt - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Abd Al-Rahman Al-Jabarti, Robert L. Tignor, Shmuel MorehPublish date:2009-12-01Pages:218
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Markus Wiener PublishersISBN-13:9781558763371ISBN-10:1558763376UPC:9781558763371Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Europe, Middle East, MilitaryBook Topic:France, EgyptSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.72Product ID:SC33S6NDEC
Napoleon's conquest of Egypt in 1798 was the first contact between a Western power with imperial goals and an ancient regime of an African society. Sheik Al-Jabarti's chronicle is a unique combination of historical narration and reflection combined with daily observations about the atmosphere in Cairo and the mood among the local population. The book is an Arab view of a turning point in modern history. This expanded edition celebrates the 250th anniversary of Al-Jabarti's birth. The French view of these events is described by Napoleon's secretary; Edward W. Said, Columbia University, provides a stinging critique of French preoccupation with Egypt and the resulting cultural "Orientalism"; Robert Tignor (Princeton University) provides a scintillating introduction. An additional chapter by editor Shmuel Moreh examines the Arabic interpretation of Al-Jabarti's writings. Illustrated.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Markus Wiener PublishersISBN-13:9781558763371ISBN-10:1558763376UPC:9781558763371Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Europe, Middle East, MilitaryBook Topic:France, EgyptSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.72Product ID:SC33S6NDEC
Publisher: Markus Wiener Publishers
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250th Revised Edition
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