The Cambridge History of Egypt, Vol. 1: Islamic Egypt, 640-1517 (Volume 1)

The Cambridge History of Egypt offers the first comprehensive English-language treatment of Egyptian history through thirteen centuries, from the Arab conquest to the present day. The two-volume survey considers the political, socio-economic and cultural history of the worlds oldest state, summarizing the debates and providing insight into current controversies. Volume 1 addresses the period from the Arab invasion in 640 to the Ottoman conquest in 1517. Volume 2 traces Egypts modern history from the Ottoman conquest to the end of the twentieth-century. The Cambridge History Of Egypt Offers The First Comprehensive English-language Treatment Of Egyptian History Through Thirteen Centuries, From The Arab Conquest To The Present Day. The Two-volume Survey Considers The Political, Socio-economic, And Cultural History Of The World's Oldest State, Summarising The Debates And Providing Insight Into Current Controversies. As Today's Egypt Reclaims A Leading Role In The Islamic, Arab, And Afro-asian Worlds, The Project Stands As Testimony To Its Complex And Vibrant Past. Volume 2 Traces Egypt's Modern History From The Ottoman Conquest To The End Of The Twentieth-century. A Wide Range Of Scholars From The Humanities And Social Sciences Have Been Brought Together To Explore The History Of The Period. Their Conclusions Reflect The Work Of Traditional Scholarship And Also Indicate Present Trends And Future Directions In Historical Writing In Egypt. V. 1. Islamic Egypt, 640-1571 / Edited By Carl F. Petry -- V. 2. Modern Egypt, From 1517 To The End Of The Twentieth Century / Edited By M.w. Daly. General Editor, M.w. Daly. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The Cambridge History of Egypt offers the first comprehensive English-language treatment of Egyptian history through thirteen centuries, from the Arab conquest to the present day. The two-volume survey considers the political, socio-economic and cultural history of the world's oldest state, summarizing the debates and providing insight into current controversies. As today's Egypt reclaims a leading role in the Islamic, Arab and Afro-Asian worlds, the project stands as testimony to its complex and vibrant past. Volume 1 addresses the period from the Arab invasion in 640 to the Ottoman conquest in 1517. It opens with a discussion of the preceding centuries to illustrate the legacy of ancient Egypt, and then progresses chronologically according to the major dynastic episodes. Authors have been encouraged to address their topics in the light of new research. The combination of political history and contemporary theory will ensure its value as a reference and research tool. v. 1. Islamic Egypt, 640-1517 / edited by Carl F. Petry v. 2. Modern Egypt, from 1517 to the end of the twentieth century / edited by M.W. Daly.