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Rambles In Egypt And Candia: With Details Of The Military Power And Resources Of Those Countries, And Observations On The Government, Policy, And Comm

Rambles In Egypt And Candia: With Details Of The Military Power And Resources Of Those Countries, And Observations On The Government, Policy, And Comm

Rochfort Scott, C.

Paperback

Travel WritingAncient EgyptGeneral Middle Eastern History

ISBN10: 9354508820
ISBN13: 9789354508820
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 20 2021
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into the Levant as it was seen, measured, and argued over by a sharp-eyed British observer. Egypt stands before you, unvarnished. In Volume II of Rambles in Egypt and Candia, C. Rochfort Scott blends the immediacy of a 19th century travelogue with the hard detail of a primary source travel account, moving from street-level impressions to the machinery of state. More than a classic exploration narrative, this book maps power: the reach of Mohammed Ali Pasha, the realities of Egypt military resources, and the pressures shaping Egyptian commercial policy. Scott writes from within the world of early 19th century Egypt, attentive to ports, supplies, administration, and the calculations behind reform. His Candia Crete journey broadens the frame, placing Egypt in a wider Mediterranean context and adding a distinctive strand of oriental travel literature to the record. For readers of British travelers in Egypt, the appeal is twofold: vivid travel witness and clear-eyed commentary on government, policy, and commerce. For students and researchers, it stands as an academic history reference with the texture only firsthand observation can provide. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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