Berlin Conference: The Bombardment of Alexandria 1882

In this episode, we explore the British bombardment of Alexandria in 1882, a pivotal moment in the Scramble for Africa that unfolded just before the Berlin Conference. We delve into the Urabi Revolt, led by Egyptian nationalist Ahmed Urabi, which threatened European financial control over the Suez Canal. The conversation covers the role of Khedive Tawfiq, the dual control of France and Britain, and the casus belli that led to Admiral Seymour's naval attack. We discuss the aftermath, including the British occupation of Egypt that lasted until 1956, and how this event set a precedent for imperial intervention justified by protecting investments. The episode also touches on the bombing's impact on Alexandria's cityscape and the subsequent trial of Urabi. This episode offers a fresh angle on the Berlin Conference era by examining a key military action that shaped colonial policy in Africa. #BerlinConference #BombardmentOfAlexandria #UrabiRevolt #AhmedUrabi #KhediveTawfiq #AdmiralSeymour #RoyalNavy #SuezCanal #BritishEmpire #Egypt #Imperialism #ScrambleForAfrica #1882 #19thCentury #MilitaryHistory #ColonialHistory #HistoryPodcast #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo