Foundations of landed property in Egypt, from Islamic law to modern administration.
This scholarly work surveys how property rights are defined, taxed, and managed in Egypt. It connects traditional Moslem law with later state regulation, showing how land, taxes, and grants evolved from historical practice to contemporary administration. Rich in comparative framing, the book blends legal analysis with practical detail, including cadaster, deeds, and the organization of land records. It is a rigorous reference for students, researchers, and professionals interested in property law, land reform, and the economic history of Egypt.
- Learn how right of property is structured across different land types and holdings.
- Understand the assessment and collection of land taxes, and how exemptions and adjustments work.
- See how state lands are managed, granted, or sold, and how surveys and measures shape ownership.
- Explore documentary appendices and tables that illuminate real-world administration and land use.
Ideal for readers of legal history, comparative law, and the administration of lands in Egypt.