Though Egypt was ruled by Turkish-speakers through most of the period
from the ninth century until 1952, the impact of Turkish culture there
remains under-studied. This book deals with the period from 1805 to
1952, during which Turkish cultural patterns, spread through reforms
based on those of Istanbul, may have touched more Egyptians than ever
before. An examination of the books, newspapers, and other written
materials produced in Turkish, including translations, and of the
presses involved, reveals the rise and decline of Turkish culture in
government, the military, education, literature, music, and everyday
life. The author also describes the upsurge in Turkish writing generated
by Young Turk exiles from 1895 to 1909.
Included is a CD containing appendices of extensive bibliographic
information concerning books and periodicals printed in Egypt during
this period.