Episode 41: To the Land of the Gods
The Age of Napoleon Podcast - En podkast av Everett Rummage
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The Army of the Orient sets sail. They make a brief stop in Malta, where Napoleon clashes with an ancient organization of religious pirates. The French landing in Egypt turns into a debacle. Bonaparte seizes Alexandria in a messy, but one-sided battle and introduces himself to the people of Egypt. We meet the Mameluke warlords who rule the country, and examine Napoleon's approach to usurping their authority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
