politics, Islam and neo-colonialism between the wars /
First Statement of Responsibility
James Whidden.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York, NY :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
I.B. Tauris,
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Palgrave Macmillan
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2013.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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viii, 235 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
23 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Library of Middle East history ;
Volume Designation
29
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-226) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction -- Historical context -- Democracy, aristocracy, autocracy -- Effendis and notables: the elections -- Radicals and conservatives: the Parliament -- Traditionalism -- Neo-colonialism -- Conclusion.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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The creation of the Egyptian monarchy in 1922, under King Fuad II, opened contests and debates over fundamental cultural questions, particularly definitions of Egyptian modernity, rule and identity. Here, James Whidden looks at the political, cultural and intellectual landscapes of Egypt between the wars, from the nationalist agitations for independence in 1919, the rise of the Wafd - first under Saad Zaghul and then Mustafa El-Nahas Pasha - and the rise and fall of different political and power brokers in the period. Whidden therefore focuses on the different interpretations of the nature of Egyptian politics, highlighting the ways in which patriotism and elitism, Islam and tradition, colonial manipulations, and ideological politics combine. In particular, he examines how monarchists attempted to neutralize opponents through cultural works, patronage and political party contests. Monarchy and Modernity in Egypt is a vital resource for those interested in Middle East history, as well as intellectual developments within the region.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Civilization, Modern-- 20th century.
Islam-- Egypt-- History-- 20th century.
Monarchy-- Egypt-- History-- 20th century.
Political parties-- Egypt-- History-- 20th century.