History of the Modern Middle East / Module 8
Egyptian Nationalism & Great Power Politics
Egyptian nationalism is introduced through popular opposition, fiscal crisis, and great power politics. The lesson follows the road toward British occupation.
Learning objectives
- Identify the forces behind popular opposition to the Khedive.
- Trace the crisis that led toward British occupation of Egypt.
Transcript excerpt
Excerpt from the lesson transcript
The first thing is popular opposition to the autocracy of the Khedive. Popular opposition, that's the first thing I'll be talking about. I will secondly be talking about the crisis in Egypt of 1878 to 1882. I'll thirdly be talking about the British occupation of Egypt, and finally I'll talk about the great powers and some of the things they did thereafter.