History & geography corner

Heredity and Genes Author: Prof. Fathallah Al-Sheikh     Did you know that Mendel, the founder of genetics, failed his biology exam 3 times? An enjoyable journey through the origin and development of science, starting from the monastery halls with Mendel, the monk whose...

The Historical Evolution of Social Legislation in Egypt Author: Ramy Ahmed El-Borai, Ahmed Hassan El-Borai     Have you ever wondered how the laws protecting our social rights in Egypt were formed? Law is not just rigid texts; it is a mirror reflecting the...

Rhetoric in the Heritage of Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi   Author: Karim Al-Tai     This book is at the heart of rhetorical research, which its early founders intended to be a comprehensive look at the pillars of rhetorical discourse that produce rhetorical effect. This...

For God's sake, charitable people! Author: Amr Abdel Aziz Mounir     In a city where the minaret and the whip intersect, and authority intertwines with sanctity, the beggar appears not as a fleeting shadow in the streets of Mamluk Cairo, but as a...

Women and the Crusades Author: Helen J. Nicholson     In "Women and the Crusades," Helen J. Nicholson reveals the vital role of women in the Crusades between the eleventh century and 1570, from battlefields to financial, propaganda, and recruitment support, showcasing their impact...

Egypt 1907 Author: Pierre Loti     When a journey transforms into a reflection on life, death, and beauty. A poetic literary travelogue that depicts Egypt at a pivotal moment between the ancient and the modern.  

Royal Cairo Author: Nezar AlSayyad     This book chronicles the transformations of Cairo during the Royal Era (1922-1952), a period when the city became a stage for multiple political and cultural decision-making centers. Its modern features were shaped by the monarchy, political parties,...

From Merchant to Magician Author: Amr Abdelaziz Mounir     From Merchant to Magician: Transformations of the Image of Jews in the Biography of Al-Zahir Baybars, from Merchant in the Marketplace to Magician in Popular Imagination… A book that re-reads the biography of Al-Zahir...

Abu al-Mahasin ibn Taghribirdi Author: Hani Hamza     This book delves into the biography of Jamal al-Din Abu al-Mahasin ibn Taghribirdi, the most important historian of Egypt during the Mamluk era (1250 – 1517 AD), specifically during the 9th century AH / 15th...

Where is Alexandria? Author: Yasmine Abdallah     Can a city disappear... and yet remain alive in memory? A book that blends biography and travel to discover Alexandria between history and imagination.    

Egyptian Recitation The Story of Brilliance and Paths of Extinction Author Name: Haitham Abu Zeid     From brilliance to extinction... How did the voice of recitation change? "Egyptian Recitation: The Story of Brilliance and Paths of Extinction" is a book that connects recitation,...

European Thought in the Eighteenth Century Author Name: Paul Hazard The book "European Thought in the Modern Age" is considered one of the most prominent books that critically examined European thought in the modern era, as it presents clear and frank opinions, without flattery...

Mehmed Ali Pasha: A Benefactor and His World   Author: Khaled Fahmy

Abridged Journeys of Ibn Battuta Author: Muhammad Ibn Battuta Al-Tanji     Between Tangier and Mecca, and between India, China, and Africa, Ibn Battuta takes us on an adventure that blends reality with wonder, revealing the 14th-century world to the reader as never before....

A Brief History of Al-Andalus   This book reflects meticulous research that organizes the temporal complexity of an influential historical era, offering the reader a coherent and easily digestible historical sequence. We present to you the biography of a civilization that left an indelible...

The Lost Jewel Author: Hatem Al-Sarwi     This book is not merely a historical narrative of the lost jewel, or "Al-Andalus," but rather a scientific documentation of creative endeavors in natural sciences, literature, philosophy, astronomy, architecture, music, and the art of public taste,...

A Brief History of Al-Andalus Author: Shakib Arslan     The story of a civilization that shone with knowledge and art, and wrote its glory between East and West.From conquest to fall, an intensive journey that reveals how Al-Andalus flourished and how it declined.Two...

Sins of the Early Historians Author: Muhammad Amir     In this book, we do not seek to refute history as much as we re-examine it. We do not claim to possess the complete truth, but rather to open the small cracks through which...

Forgotten Tales: From Story to History Author: Mohammed Ameer     Prepare to embark on a journey through the pages of this book, transcending time and space.Within this book, you'll find tales of peoples and historical events,of streets and places holding secrets, and of...

Copts and the Ambiguous Muslim State Author Name: Ahmed Sabra     The narrative of history is not complete... until we hear the marginalized voices!