Preface and acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. From desert caravans to Red Sea coasts: the British anti-slavery
campaign in Egypt
3. Networks of support: English activism and slavery redefined
4. ‘The British Turk’ and the ‘Christian Harem’: imperial ideology
in English gender politics
5. Islam in England
6. Conclusion
Select Bibliography
Index
Diane Robinson-Dunn is a Professor of History at the University of Detroit Mercy
'Lucid and innovative ...highly original ...well-researched,
well-written and well-argued, proving a great addition to our
knowledge of the effects of empire on metropolitan society.
Robinson-Dunn ...brings to life some rich historical episodes and
actors.'
Benjamin Hopkins, Professor of History and International Affairs at
the George Washington University
'Timely and relevant ...a striking addition to an interactive
imperial historiography ...a very important work.'
John MacKenzie, eminent historian, founder of the Studies in
Imperialism series and Professor Emeritus at Lancaster
University
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between metropole and empire during this period have usually been
approached and discussed.'
Sarah Ansari, Professor of History at Royal Holloway College,
University of London
'A wonderful book which bridges Egyptian and imperial history.'
Beth Baron, Professor of History and Director of the Middle East
and Middle Eastern American Center, Graduate Center, City
University of New York
'A straightforward and engaging piece of historical research
...spirited and well-documented.'
William Clarence-Smith, Professor of History at the School of
Oriental and African Studies, University of London
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