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 Sunday, 6 July 2008

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A Short History of Modern Egypt
by Afaf Lutfi al-Sayyid Marsot

This fine book by one of Egypt's most notable historians examines Egypt's development since AD 639.

A Thousand Miles up the Nile
by Amelia Edwards

A famous work by Englishwoman Amelia Edwards, who travelled the famous river in 1873.

In Search of Identity
by Anwar Sadat

For an account of Egypt's modern history look for this fascinating autobiography. Sadat explains the events leading up to the 1952 revolution and the birth of the modern nation.

Cairo: The City Victorious
by Max Rodenbeck

An entertaining and well-researched meander through 5000 years of history of the 'Mother of the World'.

Alexandria: A History & a Guide
by EM Forster

This book was written during WWI, but it is still regarded as the best historical guide to the city. Forster re-creates 2000 years of Alexandria's history and then takes the traveller through the city's attractions.