The Accidental Tourist, Wilfrid Scawen Blunt, and the British Invasion of Egypt in 1882

Name: The Accidental Tourist, Wilfrid Scawen Blunt, and the British Invasion of Egypt in 1882
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By Berdine, Michael D.

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Written to set the record straight about Wilfrid Scawen Blunt and his activities in Egypt's 'Urabi Revolt of 1882, The Accidental Traveler shows how Blunt-with the access to leaders on both sides--attempted to mediate the crisis behind the scenes in both Cairo and London. Labeled a traitor in Parliament for his association with 'Urabi, Blunt was further discredited by a government cover-up. Since then, both man and his published works relating to the subject have been routinely characterized as inconsequential and self-promoting. Regardless, most who write on the subject of the 'Urabi Revolt quote Blunt and rely on him for insights and material otherwise unavailable. This work will show how the well-connected Blunt became a dauntless fighter for Egyptian freedom. Moreover, it will show how Blunt's actions had a major impact on decisions at the highest levels of power in 1882. The author contends that Blunt was ultimately successful in his appeals on behalf of the Egyptians--although not how he intended.

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Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 330
Release Date:: 2005-09-30
Publication Date:: 2005-07-27
Publisher:: Routledge
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0415946441
ISBN13:: 9780415946445
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 688 g
Height:: 157 cm
Width:: 235 cm
Thickness:: 24 cm

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