EGYPT: Egypt, with a Supplementary Chapter of Recent Events, Illustrated1882. 431p. by Wilfred C Lay. The document outlines the historical evolution of Egypt's population and governance, noting that estimates of the population during ancient times ranged from 6 to 7 million under the Pharaohs, with significant declines attributed to various conquests and internal conflicts. By the 19th century, Clot Bey estimated the population at 3 to 4 million, considering the impacts of revolutions and feuds. The text emphasizes that