The Berlin Conference and the Bombardment of Algiers 1827

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1827 Bombardment of Algiers, a pivotal event that foreshadowed European colonial expansion in North Africa. They discuss the Fly Whisk Incident, where Algerian Dey Hussein struck the French consul with a fly whisk, triggering a three-year naval blockade and ultimately a French invasion. The episode delves into the decline of the Ottoman Regency of Algiers, the role of corsairs and Christian slaves, and the diplomatic intricacies leading to the 1830 invasion. Lucas highlights the irony of France's justification — protecting Mediterranean commerce — while itself engaging in slave trading. The conversation also touches on the broader context of the Barbary Wars and the shifting balance of power in the Mediterranean. #BombardmentOfAlgiers #FlyWhiskIncident #DeyHussein #BarbaryCorsairs #OttomanRegency #FrenchInvasion #Algiers1827 #MediterraneanHistory #ColonialHistory #NorthAfrica #CharlesX #Slavery #Piracy #HistoryOfFrance #19thCentury #Imperialism #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo