FRENCH OCCUPATION OF EGYPT (1798-1801): A CRITICAL ANALYSIS ON EXTERNAL FACTORS AND INTERNAL CRISES OF EGYPT

Egypts internal turmoil causing political instability, economic decline and social ruin were among the factors behind foreign power entrance into Egypt. Oppression government inefficiency as well in several aspects of life gave a true depiction ongoing society administrative system Nevertheless, external also played role Egypt being colonised by power. This article intends to relook French occupation which occurred 1798 until 1801 analysing crises enticed arrival occupying Based on method content analysis, observations made onto primary secondary sources. Analysed information classified reviewed from political, perspectives. External revealed that France had links with world superpowers at time, particular Britain Ottomans aspect rivalry. Meanwhile, economy, desire for control resources trade route competition main agenda conquest From aspect, was seen yearn avenging her defeat Crusades freeing Jerusalem Muslim rule spreading civilisation achieved West eastern countries.