Two centuries ago, Egypt witnessed an unprecedented renaissance in its modern and contemporary history, which was called "Modern Egypt." At the heart of this amazing era was the prominent ruler Muhammad Ali, who has been called the "founder of the modern state." This renaissance began with the building of a strong army. Muhammad Ali established medical schools to meet the needs of officers and soldiers for health care, and established spinning factories to provide military uniforms. He also built iron and ammunition factories to supply the army with the necessary weapons. Music even found its place in this renaissance to meet the army's need for bands. But this prosperity was linked to the personality of Muhammad Ali and to military progress, which made the renaissance collapse once the wars ended and the Treaty of London of 1840 was imposed on Muhammad Ali. This book reviews the details of this period full of transformations, offering the reader an exciting journey through the pages of the history of modern Egypt.
