Historical Dictionary of Egypt (Historical Dictionaries of Africa)

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The books are written by experts in the area or country that is covered.

All contain well-written brief histories of the country and chronologies that, though they cover historical time periods, heavily feature more recent events. Brief A-Z entries cover the main people, politics, social issues, foreign affairs, institutions, and policies that make the country unique.

Extensive bibliographies are divided into several general subject areas.

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Alas, among many outsiders - and Africans as well - very little is known about this vast and diverse continent other than what is read in the headlines. The Historical Dictionaries of Africa, with coverage of more than 50 countries, certainly dig much deeper and provide information on multiple aspects of these countries and this over their long history from the origins to the current period.

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The books are written by eminent specialists on these countries many of whom are nationals thereof. Each historical dictionary looks at the country several times, first in a chronology tracing their long history, then an introduction which provides a general overview. But the bulk of the information comes in the dictionary section with hundreds of entries on important persons, places, events and institutions relating to their history, politics, economy and culture.

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We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Historical Dictionary of Tanzania Thomas P. We can notify you when this item is back in stock. 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. Historical Dictionary of Benin, Fourth Edition.

Further information can be sought through fairly extensive bibliographies. Historical Dictionary of Mozambique, New Edition. Historical Dictionary of Chad, Fourth Edition. Historical Dictionary of Nigeria, Second Edition. Historical Dictionary of Botswana, Fifth Edition.

Historical Dictionary of Egypt

Historical Dictionary of Angola, Third Edition. Historical Dictionary of Gabon, Fourth Edition. That was true in the past and is still true today, although Egypt's influence and role have varied over time. During the modern period, it was ruled by a series of often show more. The Best Books of Check out the top books of the year on our page Best Books of Product details Format Hardback pages Dimensions Looking for beautiful books? Visit our Beautiful Books page and find lovely books for kids, photography lovers and more.

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Other books in this series. Historical Dictionary of Tanzania Thomas P. Historical Dictionary of Togo Samuel Decalo. Historical Dictionary of Zimbabwe Steven C. African History Because of its comprehensiveness and its currency, this volume belongs in every central public library and the libraries of every college and university, as well as in libraries easily accessible to media researches, legislators, and other government officials so that they may not only have ready access to the historical background of the area but also may check quickly on virtually any aspect of this important crossroads country.

American Reference Books Annual ARBA The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Egypt, number 89 in the African Historical Dictionaries collection, gives the reader an overarching view of the people, places, and events that have shaped Egypt throughout history, with a particular focus on the years since Egypt gained independence in This reference tool covers pivotal events, including major elections and wars, and political, religious, and cultural leaders, from the pharaohs to current president Hosni Mubarak, and cities and other places that have played an important role in Egypt's history.

The book also includes a chronology of political events and maps showing the major cities and regions in Egypt. Middle East Journal No Arab scholar can ignore the publication of this dictionary because of the amazing facts that it contains

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