The British in Egypt
Author | : Peter Mansfield |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 1972 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105034897947 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Download or read book The British in Egypt written by Peter Mansfield and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British forces landed in Egypt in 1882 to put down an armed rebellion against the then-ruling Twefik Pasha, Maintain order, and, most importantly, ensure access to the Suez Canal. They stayed for three-quarters of a century. The story of their rule describes administrators and soldiers who governed a people they didn't really understand, but who unwittingly created the basis for a modern country. Lord Cromer, Chinese Gordon, Kitchener, the Mahdi, Farouk, Masser and Anthony Eden are among the men who played vital roles in this period.