In 'Abbas II', Evelyn Baring Cromer (Earl of) provides readers with a glimpse into the life of Egypt's last khedive. From his upbringing to his political career, Abbas II's story is one of triumph and tragedy. The book is a fascinating and thought-provoking read, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Egypt or the Middle East. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.