Harvests of Liberation: Cotton, Capitalism, and the End of Empire in Egypt. By AhmadShokr, Stanford University Press, 2025. 330 pp. 32 (paperback). ISBN: 9781503642799
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
Abstract
The data that support the findings of this study are available upon request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions.