In addition to its military dimension, the Egyptian campaign (1798-1801) also had a scientific purpose. The army corps were accompanied by the Science and Arts Commission, which was responsible for carrying out all kinds of research on Egypt. On their return, they set to work on La Description de l'Egypte...
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In addition to its military dimension, the Egyptian campaign (1798-1801) also had a scientific purpose. The army corps were accompanied by the Science and Arts Commission, which was responsible for carrying out all kinds of research on Egypt. On their return, they set to work on La Description de l'Egypte, a monumental encyclopaedia consisting of 23 volumes of text and plates. The plates, all based on observations and drawings made in Egypt, cover a wide range of subjects and are of the highest quality.
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