When Napoleon's army withdrew in 1801, Mohammed Ali, a soldier of fortune from the Balkans, seized power. They ruled independently and so created modern Egypt. Illustrated with 170 colour photographs, this work is for those interested in the Middle East and its history.
Author description
Shirley Johnston was a financial journalist for the Wall Street Journal before turning her hand to lifestyle writing. She has written illustrated books on Palm Beach houses, the French Riviera, Malta, and Italian villas. She lives in France and Egypt.
