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Monarchy and modernity in Egypt : politics, Islam and neo-colonialism between the wars /

Whidden, James,

Monarchy and modernity in Egypt : politics, Islam and neo-colonialism between the wars / James Whidden. - viii, 235 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm - Library of Middle East history ; 29. . - Library of Middle East history ; 29. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-226) and index.

Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Historical ContextChapter 3: Democracy, Aristocracy, AutocracyChapter 4: Effendis and Notables: The ElectionsChapter 5: Radicals and Conservatives: The ParliamentChapter 6: TraditionalismChapter 7: Neo-ColonialismChapter 8: Conclusion

James Whidden looks at the political, cultural and intellectual landscapes of Egypt between the wars, from the nationalist agitations for independence in 1919, the rise of the Wafd and the rise and fall of different political and power brokers in the period.


Monarchy--History--Egypt--20th century.
Islam--History--Egypt--20th century.
Political parties--History--Egypt--20th century.
Civilization, Modern--20th century.


Egypt--Politics and government--1919-1952.
Egypt--Foreign relations--Great Britain.
Great Britain--Foreign relations--Egypt.

DT107 / .W54 2013

932.021 / W.J.M