Russian Policy in the Middle East During the Expedition of Napoleon Bonaparte to Egypt and Syria (1798–1801)

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Keywords: foreign policy of Paul I; Russia and the Middle East; Egyptian expedition of Napoleon Bonaparte; F. F. Ushakov; V. S. Tomara; Enrico Frankini

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Kobishchanov T.J. Russian Policy in the Middle East During the Expedition of Napoleon Bonaparte to Egypt and Syria (1798–1801). // Lomonosov Oriental Studies Journal. 2013. N 1, p.3–22

Kobishchanov T.J. (Lomonosov Moscow State University)

Abstract

A numerous code of studies dedicated to Egyptian and Syrian campaign of Napoleon Bonaparte (1798–1801) disregards the participation of Russia in struggle of the 2nd anti-French coalition for Egypt and Syria. At the same time, even though the tsarist government didn't wage any war in the Middle East, its role in the events that took place, was rather notable. The represented article is devoted to the analysis of the Middle Eastern policy of Russia during the reign of Paul the First and also tells about the plans of Ottoman authorities concerning possible involvement of its northern ally for defending Arab possessions from French aggression.