The French conquest of Syria (the Levant) in 1799

Authors

  • د. خالد محمد عطية صافي

Keywords:

The French conquest, Syria (the Levant), 1799

Abstract

This study focuses upon the French expedition on Syria (Bilad al-Sham)

in 1799. It discuses its causes, military preparations and its invasion to

Palestine. It sheds light on the occupation of Jaffa and the massacre which

was committed by the French army there. The study shows also the local

resistance against the French army through its marching towards Acre. It

explains the French siege of Acre, the military operations around the City

Walls and in Galilee. Moreover, the study describes the failure of the military

campaign and its withdrawal from Palestine. To conclude, the study examines

the results of the French expedition and its impact.

Published

2017-06-05

How to Cite

صافي د. خ. م. ع. (2017). The French conquest of Syria (the Levant) in 1799. Journal of Al-Quds Open University for Humanities and Social Studies, (8). Retrieved from https://journals.qou.edu/index.php/jrresstudy/article/view/706

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