#60 Was the Monarchy Era Really the "Golden Age" in Egypt? With Dr. Hanan Hamad

Podcast briefing

The podcast discusses whether the monarchy era in Egypt was truly a 'golden age' and examines the misconceptions surrounding liberalism and cosmopolitanism during that time.

Dr. Hanan Hamad explores the historical context of Egypt's monarchy era, questioning the notion of it being a golden age. She highlights the lack of true democracy and the privileges granted to foreigners, which created a discriminatory system against Egyptians. The discussion critiques the romanticized views of liberalism and cosmopolitanism that emerged post-monarchy.