Napoleon's Failed Overtures and an Advertisement for 'Civil War and Reconstruction'

Relations between France and other great powers deteriorate. The Army of the Orient occupies Cairo, and the French immediately run into difficulties governing.  Napoleon makes a major decision that could have huge ramifications for the expedition, and for his own destiny.

Minor correction: during the fourth minute, "dawn of the 18th century" should be "dawn of the 19th century."

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