Americans in Egypt, 1770-1915 - Explorers, Consuls, Travelers, Soldiers, Missionaries, Writers and Scientists (Paperback)

The voices of Americans have long been absent from studies of modern Egypt. Most scholars assume that Americans were either not in Egypt in significant numbers during the nineteenth century or had little of importance to say. This volume shows that neither was the case by introducing and relating the experiences and attitudes of 15 American personalities who worked, lived, or traveled in Egypt from the 1770s to the commencement of World War I. Often in their own words, explorers, consuls, tourists, soldiers, missionaries, artists, scientists, and scholars offer a rare American perspective on everyday Egyptian life and provide a new perspective on many historically significant events. The stories of these individuals and their sojourns not only recount the culture and history of Egypt but also convey the domination of the country by European powers and the support for Egypt by a young American nation.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2012
First published:	July 2012
Authors:	Cassandra Vivian
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	282
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-6304-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General
LSN:	0-7864-6304-X
Barcode:	9780786463046

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