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Egyptian expedition launched under Directory Barras

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Egyptian expedition launched under Directory Barras

Barras, Paul François Jean Nicolas · Paris · Director

The Directory approved Bonaparte's expedition to Egypt as part of its struggle with Britain. Barras shared executive responsibility for the decision, although the overseas campaign increasingly enhanced the general's independent profile.

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