Women and men in late eighteenth-century Egypt
By: Afaf Lutfi al-Sayyid Marsot.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Modern Middle East series ;; 18; Modern Middle East series (Austin, Tex.) ;; 18.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Austin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 189
Subjects: Social classes -- Egypt -- History -- 18th century.; Women -- Egypt -- History -- 18th century.; Sex role -- Egypt -- History -- 18th century.; Women -- Egypt -- Economic conditions.; Elite (Social sciences) -- Egypt -- History -- 18th century.
Description: In the late eighteenth century, decentralized and chaotic government in Egypt allowed women a freedom of action that has not been equaled until recent times. Delving extensively into little used archival sources, Afaf Marsot presents the first comprehensive picture of women's status and opportunities in this period.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-186) and index.