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This Text Presents An Original And Critical Study Of Coptic-muslim Relations In Mubārak's Egypt, Providing A Comprehensive Analysis Of Its Political And Social Background. With Great Historical Depth, The Book Examines The Coptic Concerns Discussed And Negotiated By The Egyptian Public During The Mubārak Era. Introduction -- The Emergence Of A Coptic Question (1800-1952) -- The Rise Of Religious Revivalisms (1930-2011) -- The Copts And The Republican Regime (1952-2011) -- National Unity And The Dilemmas Of Identity And History -- Religious Patriotism And Conciliation -- Human Rights And Citizenship: The Blocked Alternative -- The Rise Of Sectarian Polemics -- Conclusion. Sebastian Elsässer. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.