Napoleon in Egypt: Battle of the Pyramids

Ground News Holiday Sale: Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Join Ground News today to get 40% off unlimited access: Sale ends December 31. ----------------------------------- In 1798, during the French Revolutionary Wars, General Napoleon Bonaparte led a French expedition to Egypt. The plan was to conquer the wealthy province and deal a major blow to British interests in the Mediterranean. What followed was a campaign featuring legendary battles, ruthless occupation and immense hardship. ----------------------------------- 📚 Further reading: “Bonaparte in Egypt” by J. Christopher Herold (1962) “Napoleon in Egypt” by Paul Strathern (2007) You can visit our online bookshop to find great books on Napoleon, - including those above - and other topics: UK site - US site - As a affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases while donating 10% of sales to support independent bookshops! Support Epic History TV on Patreon from $1 per video, and get perks like ad-free early access & votes on future topics 👕 Buy posters, t-shirts, hoodies, mugs & stickers at our merch store: #EpicHistoryTV #Napoleon #Egypt #History
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