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Set against the backdrop of 1798, the narrative follows Napoleon Bonaparte's ambitious expedition to Egypt, where he aimed to establish an eastern empire. Despite his intentions to liberate the Egyptians, the campaign quickly devolves into chaos, marked by the harsh realities of desert warfare and cultural misunderstandings. As his troops face extreme challenges, the journey ultimately leads to significant archaeological discoveries, laying the groundwork for modern Egyptology and shaping Napoleon's complex legacy as a leader.
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Napoleon in Egypt, Paul Strathern
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Napoleon in Egypt
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Strathern
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 528
- ISBN13
- 9780553385243
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1798, the narrative follows Napoleon Bonaparte's ambitious expedition to Egypt, where he aimed to establish an eastern empire. Despite his intentions to liberate the Egyptians, the campaign quickly devolves into chaos, marked by the harsh realities of desert warfare and cultural misunderstandings. As his troops face extreme challenges, the journey ultimately leads to significant archaeological discoveries, laying the groundwork for modern Egyptology and shaping Napoleon's complex legacy as a leader.