Napoleon in Egypt
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Napoleon in Egypt

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 €œOrientalism€; 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.

  • TitleNapoleon in Egypt
  • BrandMarkus Wiener Publishers
  • ManufacturerMarkus Wiener Publishers
  • BindingPaperback
  • ProductGroupBook
  • UnitCount1
  • EANs9781558763371