The Age of Napoleon Podcast
Episode 50: Egypt Epilogue with Derek Davison
May 21, 2019
Guest Derek Davison, Middle Eastern history expert, discusses the remarkable reign of Muhammad Ali, army reform, orientalism, and the lasting implications of Napoleon's expedition on the Middle East. Also, a new project involving a newsletter is mentioned.
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- Napoleon's invasion of Egypt sparked the field of Egyptology and fueled the concept of Orientalism.
- The intellectual debates and responses sparked by the invasion continue to shape discourse and influence the Middle East.
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The legacy of Napoleon's invasion of Egypt
Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in the 19th century had a profound impact on the region. The printing press brought by Napoleon led to improved literacy and the dissemination of ideas. The discoveries made during the expedition sparked the field of Egyptology. The expedition also fueled Orientalism, shaping the way the Middle East was perceived in the West and in the region itself. The intellectual questions raised during this period still influence discourse about the Middle East today.
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