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Modern Era
FROM THE FRENCH TO THE BRITISH OCCUPATIONS
The short occupation of Egypt by Napoleon from 1798 – 1801 open the country to the west and laid
Foundations for the study of Egyptology.
In 1805 Mohamed Ali was appointed as Ottoman viceroy and strengthened his position by monopolizing Ownership of land industry and trade and embarking a military expansion. His family was offered
A hereditary rule of Egypt but his successors were not as brilliant.
Ismail’s extravangance and the cost of the Suze canal project resulted in huge debts forcing Egypt
To accept the leadership of an international ministry which finally led to the British occupation under
The rule of Twafiq in 1882.
Despite a declaration monarchy under King Fuad I the British army remained in the country,in 1948
Under King Farouk Egypt was involved in the Palastine war and recived a crushing defeat which caused
Strong feelings against the King and the British from the Egyptians.
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