Cairo
Max Rodenbeck
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Cairo
Published
October 8, 1999
Publisher
Picador
Pages
400
ISBN-13
9780330337106
ISBN-10
0330337106
Description
The seat of pharaohs and sultans, the prize of conquerors from Alexander to Napoleon, Cairo has never stopped reinventing itself. Even in this century, as Max Rodenbeck shows us, the city has transformed itself yet again - from a glamorous European outpost into the nationalistic capital of the Arab world. And, most recently, we have been witness to contemporary Cairo grappling with a population explosion that strains every aspect of city life beyond capacity. From the hashish dens to the salons of contemporary Cairo, Rodenbeck explores the city's stark contrasts. Ancient tombs abut skyscrapers and genteel colonial mansions, and the people, pulled between the cultural poles of Paris and Mecca, struggle with the double burden of an incomparably rich past and a challenging future. With wit and an understanding that comes from a deep-seated love of the place, Rodenbeck brings Cairo to life in all its chaotic beauty.
Wallpaper City Guide
زقاق المدق
Law no. 8-1911 relating to the organisation of the Khedivial Library
Marsūm inshāʾ Majmaʻ Fuʾād al-Awwal lil-Lughah al-ʻArabīyah wa-al-marāsīm al-muʻaddalah lah wa-lāʾiḥatuh al-dākhilīyah wa-aʻḍāʾuh wa-hayʾātuh wa-lijānuh
Reading Egypt
Subject index to Egypt Articles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Cairo?
This edition of Cairo has approximately 400 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Cairo?
For most readers, Cairo typically takes between 8h 20m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 100,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Cairo?
The estimated word count for Cairo is approximately 100,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Cairo?
Cairo was written by Max Rodenbeck.
When was Cairo published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 8, 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.