Egypt & The Nile

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A literary feast for the discerning traveller, Egypt brings together writers' voices to give a comprehensive view of this enduring civilisation. This rich and varied collection also provides a fresh approach to viewing Egypt through the many voices past and present. It brings the diversity and the continuity of Egypt together to give a picture of this country, its many places, its long history and its people: Pharoahs, Sultans, Fedayeen and Grand Tour Travellers. A wide range of excerpts are featured, including Florence Nightingale's evocation of Abu Simbel, Ibn Jubayr's stroll through medieval Cairo and Anthony Sattin's revealing look at travel Egyptian-style in years gone by.

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The essays each written from a different historical and cultural perspective present a multidimensional view of Egypt as seen through the eyes of travelers and tourists. -- The Middle East Journal "The Middle East Journal"