The Bombardment of Alexandria 1882 Britain's Invasion of Egypt

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1882 British bombardment of Alexandria and the subsequent invasion of Egypt—a pivotal yet often overlooked event in the Scramble for Africa. They discuss the rise of Egyptian nationalism under Ahmed Urabi, the financial crisis that led to Anglo-French intervention, and the devastating naval bombardment that reduced parts of Alexandria to rubble. The conversation covers Urabi's rebellion, the role of Prime Minister Gladstone, the Battle of Tel el-Kebir, and the aftermath that saw Egypt become a British protectorate in all but name. Lucas explains how the Suez Canal's strategic importance drove Britain's decision to act unilaterally, and how this invasion set a precedent for later colonial interventions. They also touch on the broader implications for the partition of Africa and the legacy of British occupation that lasted until 1956. #BombardmentOfAlexandria #AhmedUrabi #UrabiRebellion #BritishInvasionOfEgypt #SuezCanal #1882 #TelElKebir #Gladstone #KhediveTewfik #Alexandria #Egypt #ScrambleForAfrica #Imperialism #NavalHistory #Colonialism #BritishEmpire #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo