Cairo

Cairo: Fifty Years Ago is a historical book written by Edward William Lane in 1896. The book provides a detailed account of the city of Cairo during the mid-19th century. Lane, who lived in Cairo for many years, offers an insider's perspective on the city's culture, society, and daily life. He describes the city's architecture, markets, and religious institutions, as well as the customs and traditions of its people. The book also includes Lane's observations on the political and social changes that were taking place in Egypt at the time. Cairo: Fifty Years Ago is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Cairo and Egypt during the 19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and offers insights into the cultural and social dynamics of one of the world's most important cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.