Accompanying a Discovery episode, the book tells the story of Napoleon's conquest of Egypt, and his Battle of the Nile with Lord Nelson. Beautifully illustrated, the authors dramatically relate the surrounding events in a detailed and clear style. A final chapter about excavations by Frank Goddio and his underwater team has provided marvelous photographs and much information about recent discoveries.
This is definitely a must-read for all interested in historical events, Napoleon, marine archaeology and Egypt.
Napoleon in Egypt makes wonderful histor
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