THE PREPARATORY STAGE FOR THE BRITISH CAMPAIGN AGAINST EGYPT 1897, ANALYTICAL STUDY

Abstract

This research examines the preparatory stage for the British campaign against Egypt in 1897, through an analytical study. It does so by analyzing sixteen letters exchanged between the British political and military leadership and the campaign forces to prepare for the attack on Egypt. The aim was to achieve military objectives and occupy Egyptian ports, following coordination with the Ottoman Sultan and the Mamluks under the leadership of Muhammad Bey al-Alfi. These letters, dated between November 21, 1806, and February 28, 1807, encompass all preparations for the campaign.

The research addresses this topic through two main sections: the first examines the text of the sixteen letters, and the second presents an analytical study of the letters during the preparatory stage for the campaign against Egypt.