Narrative Of The British Expedition To Egypt

Narrative of the British Expedition to Egypt is a historical account of the British military campaign against the French during the Napoleonic Wars. Written by Robert Thomas Wilson, a British cavalry officer who participated in the campaign, the book provides a detailed and firsthand account of the events leading up to the British invasion of Egypt in 1801, as well as the subsequent battles and military operations.The book begins with a preliminary view of the French proceedings prior to the arrival of the British forces, including their occupation of Egypt and their efforts to establish a foothold in the region. Wilson then describes the British expedition, including the initial landing at Aboukir Bay and the subsequent battles at Alexandria and Rosetta.Throughout the book, Wilson provides a vivid and engaging narrative of the military operations, as well as insights into the political and social context of the campaign. He also offers personal observations on the behavior and tactics of both the British and French forces, as well as the impact of the campaign on the local population.Overall, Narrative of the British Expedition to Egypt is an important historical document that provides a valuable perspective on one of the key military campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.