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Dividing the Nile: Egypt's Economic Nationalists in the Sudan 1918-56
Most scholarship has attributed Sudanese independence in 1956 to British dominance of the Condominium, historical animosity toward Egypt, or the emergence of Sudanese nationalism. Dividing the Nile counters that Egyptian entrepreneurs failed to develop a united economy or shared economic interests, guaranteeing Egypt's 'loss' of the Sudan. It argues that British dominance of the Condominium may have stymied initial Egyptian efforts, but that after the First World War Egypt became increasingly interested in and capable of economic ventures in the Sudan. However, early Egyptian financial assistance and the seemingly successful resolution of Nile waters disputes actually divided the regions, while later concerted efforts to promote commerce and acquire Sudanese lands failed dismally. Egyptian nationalists simply missed opportunities of aligning their economic future with that of their Sudanese brethren, resulting in a divided Nile valley. Dividing the Nile will appeal to historians, social scientists, and international relations theorists, among those interested in Nile valley developments, but its focused economic analysis will also contribute to broader scholarship on nationalism and nationalist theory.
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Dividing the Nile: Egypt's Economic Nationalists in the Sudan 1918-56
Most scholarship has attributed Sudanese independence in 1956 to British dominance of the Condominium, historical animosity toward Egypt, or the emergence of Sudanese nationalism. Dividing the Nile counters that Egyptian entrepreneurs failed to develop a united economy or shared economic interests, guaranteeing Egypt's 'loss' of the Sudan. It argues that British dominance of the Condominium may have stymied initial Egyptian efforts, but that after the First World War Egypt became increasingly interested in and capable of economic ventures in the Sudan. However, early Egyptian financial assistance and the seemingly successful resolution of Nile waters disputes actually divided the regions, while later concerted efforts to promote commerce and acquire Sudanese lands failed dismally. Egyptian nationalists simply missed opportunities of aligning their economic future with that of their Sudanese brethren, resulting in a divided Nile valley. Dividing the Nile will appeal to historians, social scientists, and international relations theorists, among those interested in Nile valley developments, but its focused economic analysis will also contribute to broader scholarship on nationalism and nationalist theory.
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Dividing the Nile: Egypt's Economic Nationalists in the Sudan 1918-56

Dividing the Nile: Egypt's Economic Nationalists in the Sudan 1918-56

by David E. Mills
Dividing the Nile: Egypt's Economic Nationalists in the Sudan 1918-56
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Dividing the Nile: Egypt's Economic Nationalists in the Sudan 1918-56

Dividing the Nile: Egypt's Economic Nationalists in the Sudan 1918-56

by David E. Mills

Overview

Most scholarship has attributed Sudanese independence in 1956 to British dominance of the Condominium, historical animosity toward Egypt, or the emergence of Sudanese nationalism. Dividing the Nile counters that Egyptian entrepreneurs failed to develop a united economy or shared economic interests, guaranteeing Egypt's 'loss' of the Sudan. It argues that British dominance of the Condominium may have stymied initial Egyptian efforts, but that after the First World War Egypt became increasingly interested in and capable of economic ventures in the Sudan. However, early Egyptian financial assistance and the seemingly successful resolution of Nile waters disputes actually divided the regions, while later concerted efforts to promote commerce and acquire Sudanese lands failed dismally. Egyptian nationalists simply missed opportunities of aligning their economic future with that of their Sudanese brethren, resulting in a divided Nile valley. Dividing the Nile will appeal to historians, social scientists, and international relations theorists, among those interested in Nile valley developments, but its focused economic analysis will also contribute to broader scholarship on nationalism and nationalist theory.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781617976193
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press, The
Publication date: 12/01/2014
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 376
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

David E. Mills is professor of Middle East history at Marshall University. His research interests revolve around nationalist theory and the economic history of the Nile valley, concentrating on the Anglo-Egyptian Condominium period.

Table of Contents

Preface List of figures Note on transliteration Introduction Chapter 1: The "natural" unity of the Nile valley Chapter 2: "Successful" division of water resources Chapter 3: Agreement, institutions, and opportunities, 1936-1939 Chapter 4: A valley divided transportation difficulties Chapter 5: Disguised exploitation agricultural and industrial designs upon the Sudan Chapter 6: An expanded Sudanese market? Egyptian exports to the Sudan Chapter 7: An economic lifeline? Egyptian reliance on Sudanese imports Conclusion Selected bibliography Index
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