Author
Omar, Youssef Hussein Youssef
Type
Book
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Royal Danish Library
Library Asset ID
ISSN: 1996-9546
Record ID
cdi_almandumah_primary_1051566
Library Location
EBSCOhost Academic Search Complete
Notes
This study deals with the siege of Acre, which lasted for about two months in 1799 AD, based on unpublished documents of the British Ministry of the Navy. The study contained an introduction to the reasons for the French campaign against Egypt in 1798 AD, which threatened the interests of the Ottoman Empire and Britain, and led to the signing of the defensive alliance treaty between them on January 5, 1799 AD. The study also discussed the orders that were directed to the British Navy in order to move to protect British interests, especially after Bonaparte committed the Jaffa Massacre in March 1799 AD, and his advance to Acre and besiege it in order to seize it, and the French attacks that aimed to seize it, while discussing in detail the major role played by the British Navy in thwarting these attacks, which ultimately led to Bonaparte’s withdrawal from Acre. The efforts of the British Navy received praise from the British Parliament, which demanded that Sidney Smith, the commander of the naval force charged with defending Acre, be honored. The study also discussed the efforts that led to the signing of the Al-Arish Agreement and the problems of its implementation, up to the end of the French campaign. The research included a conclusion containing the results of the study. It should be noted that the historical research method was followed in this study, especially the descriptive and analytical method.
Görüntüle
Jordan Journal for History and Archaeology, 2018, Vol.12 (3), p.53-73
