The Berlin Conference and the Bombardment of Algiers 1830

This episode of the Berlin Conference series focuses on the French invasion of Algiers in 1830, a pivotal event that predates the conference but set the stage for European colonization of North Africa. Lucas and Luna discuss the spark that ignited the invasion—the 'fly-whisk incident' involving Dey Hussein and French consul Pierre Deval—and the broader context of declining Ottoman influence, Barbary corsairs, and France's political motivations under King Charles X. They explore the military campaign, from the landing at Sidi Ferruch to the fall of the Casbah, and the controversial looting of the Dey's treasury, including the missing 'Algerian diamonds.' The episode also examines the long-term consequences, including the rise of resistance leaders like Abd al-Qadir and the brutal pacification that followed. Specific names, dates, and terms like 'janissaries,' 'Bey of Constantine,' and 'Treaty of Desmichels' are covered in detail, offering a nuanced look at a foundational moment in France's colonial empire. #Algiers1830 #DeyHussein #CharlesX #BarbaryCorsairs #Janissaries #Casbah #SidiFerruch #Staoueli #Bourmont #AbdAlQadir #BeyConstantine #FrenchColonialism #NorthAfrica #19thCentury #ColonialHistory #History #FexingoHistory #MilitaryHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo