Monarchy and modernity in Egypt : politics, Islam and neo-colonialism between the wars /

Whidden, James,

Monarchy and modernity in Egypt : politics, Islam and neo-colonialism between the wars / James Whidden. - viii, 235 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Library of Middle East history ; 29 .

Includes bibliographical references and index.


Introduction -- Historical context -- Democracy, aristocracy, autocracy -- Effendis and notables: the elections -- Radicals and conservatives: the Parliament -- Traditionalism -- Neo-colonialism -- Conclusion.

9781848857063


Monarchy--History--Egypt--20th century.
Islam--History--Egypt--20th century.
Political parties--History--Egypt--20th century.
Civilization, Modern--20th century.


Egypt--Politics and government --1919-1952.
Egypt--Foreign relations--Great Britain.
Great Britain--Foreign relations--Egypt.



--Reading book

962.05 / WHI