The Berlin Conference and the Bombardment of Algiers 1827: Fly Whisk to Invasion

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1827 Fly Whisk Incident that set the stage for the French invasion of Algiers three years later. They delve into the complex figure of Dey Hussein, the financial grievances that sparked the conflict, and the diplomatic standoff that led to a three-year naval blockade. The conversation covers the role of the Ottoman Regency, the Barbary corsairs, and the French domestic political pressures under Charles X that made a military victory essential. They also discuss the controversial 'Bourmont legend' and the conflicting historical narratives surrounding General de Bourmont's royalist loyalties. This episode provides a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in North African colonial history, connecting the dots between a diplomatic insult and the beginning of French rule in Algeria. #FlyWhiskIncident #DeyHussein #Algiers1827 #FrenchInvasion #BarbaryCorsairs #OttomanRegency #CharlesX #GeneraldeBourmont #AdmiralDuperré #NavalBlockade #SidiFerruch #Casbah #Janissaries #AlgerianHistory #ColonialHistory #NorthAfrica #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo