The Pasha : how Mehemet Ali defied the West, 1839-1841 /

"In 1811, Mehemet Ali Pasha, governor of Egypt, gained control of that country by a massacre of the Mamluks. This book shines a light on the great international crisis of 1839-1841, precipitated by the Pasha when his army threatened to shatter the Ottoman Empire, tempting the European Powers to...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ufford, Letitia Wheeler, 1936-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, [2007]
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Online Access:Table of contents only
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Summary:"In 1811, Mehemet Ali Pasha, governor of Egypt, gained control of that country by a massacre of the Mamluks. This book shines a light on the great international crisis of 1839-1841, precipitated by the Pasha when his army threatened to shatter the Ottoman Empire, tempting the European Powers to fight each other over control of the pieces"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:x, 261 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-254) and index.
ISBN:9780786428939 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786428937 (softcover : alk. paper)