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Cotton agriculture and capitalist economic structures were integral to the process of decolonization and the end of empire in Egypt. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to explore the relationship between cotton production, capitalism, and the dissolution of empire in Egypt.

June 1, 2026Journal of Agrarian Change

Harvests of Liberation: Cotton, Capitalism, and the End of Empire in Egypt. By AhmadShokr, Stanford University Press, 2025. 330 pp. $32 (paperback). ISBN: 9781503642799

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This research aims to explore the relationship between cotton production, capitalism, and the dissolution of empire in Egypt.
Analysis of historical data on cotton production and economic factors
Review of colonial policies and their implications on Egyptian society
Qualitative assessments of ethical considerations regarding data availability
The study reveals a pivotal role of cotton in shaping modern Egyptian capitalism
Profiles the ethical challenges in compiling and sharing historical data
Highlights the connection between imperialism and local economic livelihoods in Egypt

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Examines the impact of cotton on capitalism and imperial dynamics in Egypt, highlighting significant findings.

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Jairus Banaji (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d21ba02fbce9130637a0a https://doi.org/10.1111/joac.70094

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Harvests of Liberation: Cotton, Capitalism, and the End of Empire in Egypt. By AhmadShokr, Stanford University Press, 2025. 330 pp. $32 (paperback). ISBN: 9781503642799

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Harvests of Liberation: Cotton, Capitalism, and the End of Empire in Egypt. By AhmadShokr, Stanford University Press, 2025. 330 pp. $32 (paperback). ISBN: 9781503642799

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