Napoleon in Egypt: 'The Greatest Glory' by Paul Strathern (English) Paperback Bo

Description: Napoleon in Egypt by Paul Strathern Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Napoleons invasion of Egypt in 1798 was the first attack on a Middle Eastern country by a Western power in modern times. He was just twenty-eight when he invaded Egypt and it was an episode which contained in embryo many seminal events in his later life. This work looks at his epic military victories and his declaration of himself as emperor. Publisher Description The extraordinary story of Napoleons eighteen month Egyptian adventure and his dream of world power.Napoleons attack on Egypt in 1798 was the first on a Middle Eastern country by a Western power in modern times. With 335 ships and 40,000 men, it was the largest long-distance seaborne force the world had ever seen. Napoleons assault was intended to be much more than a colonial adventure, however, for he took with him over one hundred and fifty scientists, mathematicians, artists and writers - a Legion of Culture - with a view to bringing Western civilization to backward Egypt.Ironically, what these intellectuals discovered in Egypt would transform our knowledge of Western civilization and form the basis of Egyptology. But there were also setbacks. Nelsons destruction of the French fleet at the Battle of the Nile apparently put an end to Napoleons secret plans to follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great and invade India.Napoleon was just twenty-eight when he invaded Egypt and it was an episode which contained in embryo many seminal events of his later career and set the standard for his brilliant, ambitious and ultimately disastrous career. Author Biography Paul Strathern studied philosophy at Trinity College, Dublin. He has lectured in philosophy and mathematics. He is a Somerset Maugham prize-winning novelist; the author of two series of books - Philosophers in 90 Minutes and The Big Idea- Scientists who Changed the World; The Medici- Godfathers of the Renaissance; and, most recently, has written Mendeleyevs Dream (shortlisted for the Aventis Science Book Prize) and Dr. Strangeloves Game- A History of Economic Genius. Details ISBN 1844139174 ISBN-13 9781844139170 Title Napoleon in Egypt Author Paul Strathern Format Paperback Year 2008 Pages 512 Publisher Vintage Publishing GE_Item_ID:14732290; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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