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Wilfrid Scawen Blunt was a British diplomat who played a significant role in mediating the Urabi Revolt of 1882 in Egypt. He was labeled a traitor in Parliament for his association with 'Urabi, but was ultimately successful in his appeals on behalf of the Egyptians. His actions had a major impact on decisions at the highest levels of power.
Written to set the record straight about Wilfrid Scawen Blunt and his activities in Egypt's 'Urabi Revolt of 1882, The Accidental Traveler shows how Blunt-with the access to leaders on both sides--attempted to mediate the crisis behind the scenes in both Cairo and London. Labeled a traitor in Parliament for his association with 'Urabi, Blunt was further discredited by a government cover-up. Since then, both man and his published works relating to the subject have been routinely characterized as inconsequential and self-promoting. Regardless, most who write on the subject of the 'Urabi Revolt quote Blunt and rely on him for insights and material otherwise unavailable. This work will show how the well-connected Blunt became a dauntless fighter for Egyptian freedom. Moreover, it will show how Blunt's actions had a major impact on decisions at the highest levels of power in 1882. The author contends that Blunt was ultimately successful in his appeals on behalf of the Egyptians--although not how he intended.
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