An Arab view of a turning point in modern history. Napoleon's conquest of Egypt in 1798 was the first contact between a Western power with imperial goals and an "ancien regime" of an African society. This chronicle offers a combination of historical narration and reflection combined with daily observations about the atmosphere in Cairo and the mood among the local population. The author resents the French invasion; ridicules their claim to be a defender of the faith; rejects their belief in liberty and equality; despises their lack of morality and personal hygiene; but approves their efficiency; common loyalty and co-operation; and wonders at their technical and scholarly abilities.
#2213448 in Books Naval Institute Press 1998-05-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .75 x 6.25l; 1.20 #File Name: 1557507201272 pages
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