The Egyptian Campaign Part 3: Ali Bonaparte

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

 

Having established control over the country, Napoleon and the Army of the Orient begin to settle into their positions as the new rulers of Egypt. As Napoleon seeks to win the hearts and minds of the country's majority-Muslim population, a rebellion in Cairo threatens to undo all of his efforts. 

Willem Conner
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