The Egyptian Campaign Part 1: Dreams of the Orient

Egyptian Campaign
Written By Willem Conner

Cover Image: Battle of the Pyramids by Louis-Joseph Watteau, c. 1798-1799

Closing Theme: "Partant Pour la Syrie Medley" comp. Hortense de Beauharnais

In May 1798, the young French Republic seeks to strike a blow against its British adversary by seizing Egypt. This mission falls to an up-and-coming army officer named Napoleon Bonaparte, who readily accepts the chance to follow in the footsteps of the heroes of classical antiquity.

 
 
Willem Conner
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