The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Episode 44: Ali Bonaparte

Feb 16, 2019
The podcast explores Napoleon's challenges in Egypt, including the Battle of the Nile, France's foreign policy, and the Ottoman reaction. It delves into the chaos and resistance in Cairo, cultural differences in administration, and Napoleon's dilemma of converting to Islam for legitimacy. The episode also mentions Napoleon's failed overtures and transitions to an advertisement for 'Civil War and Reconstruction' podcast.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Aftermath of the Peace and France's Aggressive Foreign Policy
02:37 • 9min
3
Underestimating Opposition and Ottoman Reaction
11:54 • 5min
4
Chaos and Resistance in Cairo: Meeting with Bonaparte
16:34 • 11min
5
Foreign Influence and Challenges in Napoleon's Rule in Cairo
27:48 • 4min
6
Napoleon's Dilemma
31:44 • 13min
7
Napoleon's Failed Overtures and an Advertisement for 'Civil War and Reconstruction'
44:46 • 1min