Historical Dictionary of Egypt (African Historical Dictionaries/Historical Dictionaries of Africa)

Directed at nonspecialists and specialists alike, this book provides factual information about Egypt since 1760, with special emphasis on the modern period, together with appropriate historical interpretation. It stresses people, events, and institutions relevant to Egypt's political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural development. Книга обращена как к специалистам-египтологам, так и заинтересованным. Представление о Египте нового времени в сравнении с историческим прошлым. Все те факторы, которые составляют нынешнее государство Египет. - Египтологам будет врядли интересна, скорее энциклопедисту "хочу всё знать". - - Доп. информация : Примеры страниц: This meticulous reference work will, like its precursors, become a valuable reference tool for everyone who needs accurate and timely information about Egypt, one of the most important countries in today's Middle East. Written by an established research scholar and an experienced reference librarian, this third edition includes maps of the country, a chronology of major historical events from the Arab conquest to the current Middle East crisis, a general historical synopsis, the actual dictionary, a comprehensive bibliography of books and articles in Arabic as well as in English and French, a table of Egyptian weights and measures, a listing of old and new military ranks in the Egyptian armed services, and a list of rulers and heads of government from 1878 to the present. The actual dictionary contains biographical entries on Egyptians and foreigners who have played a major role in Egypt's modern history, as well as entries explaining the country's major political and religious movements, professions, economic activities, forms of industrial production, leading agricultural products, irrigation, means of transport and communications, social organizations, feminist movements, educational institutions, significant historical incidents, relationships with neighboring states and with foreign military occupations, nationalist revolutions, minorities and foreign communities, and forms of literary and cultural expression (including cinema, drama, and the visual arts). Many new entries reflect events that have taken place or concerns that have arisen since the publication of the second edition in 1994. Every scholar and journalist specializing in the Middle East and all reference libraries need to have a copy of this comprehensive work about modern Egypt. Back cover Throughout the ages, Egypt has been a key to Africa and the Middle East. That was true in the past and is still true today, although Egypts influence and role have varied over time. During the modern period, it was ruled by a series of often Covering The Past 250 Years And Concentrating On Egypt's Eight Decades Of Independence, This Reference Contains Entries On Significant People, Places, And Institutions, Plus A Chronology And An Introductory Overview. This Third Edition Is Updated To Reflect Events Over The Past Decade. Goldschmidt Is Professor Emeritus Of Middle East History At The Pennsylvania State University. Johnston Is Associate Dean Of Libraries And Learning Technologies At The American University In Cairo, Egypt. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com). Acronyms And Abbreviations -- Political Leaders -- Weights And Measures -- Military Ranks. Arthur Goldschmidt, Jr., Robert Johnston. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [437]-510). CONTENTS......Page 10 EDITOR'S FOREWORD......Page 12 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS......Page 14 READER'S NOTE......Page 16 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS......Page 18 CHRONOLOGY......Page 22 INTRODUCTION......Page 40 DICTIONARY......Page 62 APPENDIX 1. POLITICAL LEADERS......Page 470 APPENDIX 2. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES......Page 474 APPENDIX 3. MILITARY RANKS......Page 475 BIBLIOGRAPHY......Page 476 ABOUT THE AUTHORS......Page 550