Bonaparte In Egypt [Illustrated Edition]

• Autore: Herold J. Christopher
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016; ©2016
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (451 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Military campaigns; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- PREFACE -- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS -- MAPS -- CHAPTER ONE-TOULON -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- CHAPTER TWO-TO ALEXANDRIA -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- CHAPTER THREE-TO THE PYRAMIDS -- I -- II -- III -- CHAPTER FOUR-ABUKIR BAY -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- CHAPTER FIVE-A POLICY OF PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- CHAPTER SIX-THE INSTITUTE AND EL AZHAR -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- CHAPTER SEVEN-RELAXATIONS AND VEXATIONS OF A CONQUEROR -- I -- II -- III -- V -- CHAPTER EIGHT-TO THE CATARACTS -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- CHAPTER NINE-THE BUTCHERS IN THE HOLY LAND -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- CHAPTER TEN-'THE GOD OF WAR AND THE GOD OF LUCK' -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- CHAPTER ELEVEN-THE VANITIES OF DEATH -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- GLOSSARY OF ARABIC AND TURKISH TERMS -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER.
• Sommario/riassunto: J. Christopher Herold's 'Bonaparte in Egypt' provides a detailed account of Napoleon Bonaparte's Egyptian campaign, a significant yet controversial chapter in his military career. The book meticulously explores the events from the French departure from Toulon to the expedition's challenges and outcomes in Egypt and Syria. Herold aims to present a truthful narrative of this historical adventure, highlighting the complexities and ethical ambiguities of colonial campaigns. He draws extensively on the comprehensive work of the Marquis de la Jonquière and other sources, striving to balance documented evidence with historical judgment. The book is intended for readers interested in Napoleonic history and colonial military endeavors, offering insights into the broader context of European imperialism.
• Titolo autorizzato: Bonaparte in Egypt
• ISBN: 9781786259820; 1786259826
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910156448703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II