HIST 151 Chapter Notes - Chapter wk 3: Sharia, Napoleonic Code
8 Oct 2016
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Egypt during the era of civilian reform (pages 86 - 94) The momentum of muhammad ali"s reforms carried into the reigns of his successors, Notable reformers, such as ali mubarak (1823-1893) and rifa"a al-tahtawi (1801-1873), were products of state-sponsored educational system of local and european technical schools. Used their positions of authority to spread western ideas and pushed for the adoption of western systems of education and administration. Muhammad ali"s monopoly system came to an end and his policy of industrialization was abandoned. Egypt became integrated into international economy as a virtual plantation economy: exported raw materials and imported manufactured goods. Europeans, englishmen especially, began increasing domination of egyptian politics. One of the most controversial figures in modern egyptian history. Wanted complete europeanization of egypt in as short a time as possible. Increased education budget ten-fold and pushed for much reform. Pampered ottomans with gifts and bribes to gain his objectives.
