The Waters of the Nile

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Focusing on the hydropolitics of the Nile Valley, this history explores the critical efforts to manage its waters from 1900 to 1988, highlighting the impact on Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, and East Africa. It addresses the challenges posed by drought and flooding, illustrating humanity's struggle to harness this vital resource. Authored by Robert O. Collins, a noted expert, the book offers an interdisciplinary approach that will engage readers interested in environmental issues, politics, third-world development, and economic history.