The Berlin Conference and the Bombardment of Alexandria 1882

Episode 102 of The Berlin Conference series explores the British bombardment of Alexandria in 1882 and its role in the Scramble for Africa. Lucas and Luna discuss the Urabi Revolt, the nationalist movement led by Ahmed Urabi Pasha, and how British fears over the Suez Canal and financial control in Egypt led to a devastating naval attack that killed hundreds of Egyptians. They examine the controversial figure of Urabi, the role of Khedive Tewfik, and the long-term consequences: British occupation that lasted until 1954. The episode also touches on connections to the Berlin Conference, showing how European powers' interventions in North Africa set the stage for the formal partition of the continent. Specific details include the June 11 riots, the bombardment by Admiral Beauchamp Seymour, and the aftermath including the trial of Urabi. This is a fresh angle focusing on a pivotal event in Egypt's history that directly influenced the scramble dynamics. #BerlinConference #BombardmentOfAlexandria #UrabiRevolt #AhmedUrabi #BritishEmpire #Egypt #SuezCanal #KhediveTewfik #AdmiralSeymour #ColonialHistory #1882 #NorthAfrica #ScrambleForAfrica #Imperialism #NavalWarfare #History #FexingoHistory #19thCentury Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo