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 donat