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Secret History of the English Occupation of Egypt Author: Wilfred S Blunt

ISBN: 9781845885724 Format: Paperback Number Of Pages: 478 Published: 27 June 2007 Country of Publication: GB Dimensions (cm): 19.9 x 12.6 x 3.7 Description: The Secret History of the English Occupation of Egypt is an inside look at the political machinations that were shaping Britain's diplomacy in a turbulent time.

First published in 1871, Egypt was in political turmoil, as Britain stepped in ostensibly to take control of a nation which owed it vast sums of money.

But there were other reasons, and deeper complications, which the author details through the course of this fascinating work.

About the Author

Wilfred Scawen Blunt was a British diplomat, poet and writer. He was married to Byron's granddaughter, and was a friend and advisor to Winston Churchill and W.B. Yeats. He served as ambassador to the Middle East for ten years and, during that time, became a champion for the independence of the colonial states.

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