{"product_id":"2026200007556-secondhand-the-leisure-of-an-egyptian-official","title":"The Leisure Of An Egyptian Official","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming blend of memoir and social commentary, The Leisure of an Egyptian Official chronicles the witty observations of a British aristocrat serving in Egypt in the early twentieth century. Lord Edward Cecil, who served as Under-Secretary of Finance in Egypt, presents a series of humorous and incisive sketches of Egyptian bureaucracy, colonial life, and the colorful cast of characters he encountered during his tenure. Written with a dry, self-deprecating wit that is quintessentially Edwardian, the work illustrates the absurdities and frustrations of administering a country caught between ancient tradition and modern imperial governance. Cecil's prose is sharp and entertaining, offering readers both a laugh and a candid window into the realities of British colonial administration in Egypt. A rare and delightful primary source, the narrative remains as readable today as when it was first published, appealing equally to history enthusiasts and lovers of classic British humor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887901192411,"sku":"2026200007556-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/c37cf739-c364-4bec-95e0-b507bdbcbaed.png?v=1781748455","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007556-secondhand-the-leisure-of-an-egyptian-official","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}