Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt: An Eyewitness History by Jonathan North Hardcover

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'My horse took the force of his sabre, but I was able to hack at his hands... Wounded quite badly, he went down only to try again. I was tired of this game, so I threw myself onto him and staved in his head.' Jonathan North presents an astonishing history of Napoleon's early 'bartering of lives for glory' based on the words of the soldiers.

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In July 1798 Napoleon invaded Egypt, landing an army in the stifling heat of a North African summer. His invasion came as a shock to the Egyptians but also as a surprise to the soldiers onboard his armada, for they had not been briefed on a mission designed to win glory for their general and, or so it appeared, untold riches for their government. For these soldiers who followed in Napoleon's wake, the campaign which followed promised neither fame nor wealth. What it did offer was forced marches, endless battles against fearsome warriors and the occupation of a land which mesmerised and repelled them in equal measure. Thousands of Frenchmen were to die in battle and as many again from disease ' including the plague.Somehow, Napoleon managed to parley this costly adventure into a triumph and soon he would become emperor. Though the butcher's bill was high, the campaign did shake the Ottoman Empire and began Europe's love affair with Egypt. Jonathan North presents an astonishing history of Napoleon's early 'bartering of lives for glory' based on the words of the soldiers and the many scholars and artists who took part in this exotic campaign.

Author Biography

Jonathan North's degree focused on Italian history and he has spent much of his life studying the era from 1789 to 1815. This has led to a dozen books on the period, including: With Napoleon in Russia (Greenhill), Nelson at Naples, and Killing Napoleon (Amberley). As well as many years' experience writing and translating, he has spent some of his career as a commissioning editor of modern history. The author's website is

Review

'It is expected now that anything coming from Jonathan North's pen will be minutely researched and supported by outstanding footnotes.' -- Military History Matters Magazine, October/ November 2023'It's a fascinating read with an interesting colour photo plate section.' -- The Armourer Magazine, October 2023'I recommend this book to anyone who's interested in the history of Napoleon or that of France or the Middle East in the period. It's packed with fascinating details and has certainly helped me better understand Bonaparte himself, along with how Egypt became a subject of fascination during the Regency period.' -- Regency History, November 2023'Jonathan North has created a very readable and evocative narrative that deserves to be read by any wargamer planning to recreate Napoleon's campaigns and battles in Egypt and Syria.' -- Miniature Wargames Magazine, November 2023

Details ISBN1398110310 Author Jonathan North Pages 288 Publisher Amberley Publishing ISBN-10 1398110310 ISBN-13 9781398110311 Format Hardcover Year 2023 Imprint Amberley Publishing Place of Publication Chalford Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2023-08-15 NZ Release Date 2023-08-15 Subtitle An Eyewitness History Illustrations 16 Plates, color Publication Date 2023-08-15 UK Release Date 2023-08-15 Alternative 9781398110328 DEWEY 962.03 Audience General We've got this

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