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Book SynopsisMany think of Muslims in Europe as a twentieth century phenomenon. This book presents a lost community of Arabs who lived through war, revolution, and empire in early nineteenth century France. It tells the story of the several hundred men, women, and children who followed the French army back home after Napoleon's occupation of Egypt.
Trade Review"Recommended." -- D. A. Harvey Choice "An important and original book that will be of interest to scholars as well as to curious, nonspecialist readers." -- Nadia Kiwan French Studies "An ambitious book... Engaging and important." -- Naomi Davidson Journal Of Modern History "Carefully researched and well-written." -- Edmund J. Campion European Legacy
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. A Rough Crossing 2. Ports of Call 3. The Making of Arab Paris 4. Policing Orientalism 5. Massacre and Restoration 6. Cosmopolitanism and Confusion 7. Remaking Arab France 8. The Cathedral and the Mosque Conclusion Notes Selected Bibliography Index
