The Founder of Modern Egypt A Study of Muhammad 'Ali [Paperback]

Reprinted in 1967, this 1931 book is an historical and administrative study of the reign of Muhammad 'Ali (17691849).Reprinted in 1967, this 1931 book is an historical and administrative study of the reign of Muhammad 'Ali (17691849). The author strives 'to escape from the traditional hero of French and villain of English writers, and to ascertain by a study of original materials what Muhammad 'Ali really did'.Reprinted in 1967, this 1931 book is an historical and administrative study of the reign of Muhammad 'Ali (17691849). The author strives 'to escape from the traditional hero of French and villain of English writers, and to ascertain by a study of original materials what Muhammad 'Ali really did'.First published in 1931 and reprinted in 1967, this book is an historical and administrative study of the reign of Muhammad 'Ali (17691849). Mr Dodwell's purpose, in his own words, is 'to escape from the traditional hero of French and villain of English writers, and to ascertain by a study of original materials what Muhammad 'Ali really did'.Preface; 1. The rise of Muhammed 'Ali; 2. The pillar of the empire: Arabia and the Sudan; 3. The pillar of the empire: the Greek war; 4. the Algerian interlude and the conquest of Syria; 5. The idea of an Arab empire and the overland routes; 6. The second Syrian war and the collapse of Muhammed 'Ali's plans; 7. Muhammed 'Ali's government in Egypt; 8. Muhammed 'Ali's government in Crete and Syria; Conclusion; Index.Review of the hardback: 'This temperate study of the controversial character of Muhammad 'Ali, whom the author plausibly designates the founder of modern Egypt, probably comes nearer to the truth about him than any previous estimates by either English or French writers&Mr Dodwell has given a masterly portrayal of Muhammad 'Ali's character.' Fortnightly Review