Napoleon's Egypt: Invading the Middle East (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780230606036)

In this vivid and timely history, Juan Cole tells the story of Napoleon's invasion of Egypt. Revealing the young general's reasons for leading the expedition against Egypt in 1798 and showcasing his fascinating views of the Orient, Cole delves into the psychology of the military titan and his entourage. He paints a multi-faceted portrait of the daily travails of the soldiers in Napoleon's army, including how they imagined Egypt, how their expectations differed from what they found, and how they grappled with military challenges in a foreign land. Cole ultimately reveals how Napoleon's invasion, the first modern attempt to invade the Arab world, invented and crystallized the rhetoric of liberal imperialism. You can visit Juan Cole's Blog, Informed Comment at http: //www.juancole.com/

Author: Juan Cole
ISBN-10: 0230606032
ISBN-13: 9780230606036
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2008
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
New York Times Book Review 07/06/2008 pg. 20