Chronicle Of Rahman Al-Jabarti Analysis

The Chronicle of Abd al-Rahman al-Jabarti is an autobiography of the events and tactics that Napoleon use on the Egyptians and what all lead to the battle of The Great Pyramids. Jabarti autobiography gave an in-depth insight of the people's thoughts and feelings during this invasion. The way he writes shows that he very critical of Napoleon and felt like he was just another person who shows this land as a quick way to get rich. Another thing that Jabarti writing shows is his passions and pride as an Egyptian citizen. Some may think this document may be somewhat a document that has a revolution undertone, but that can be further from the truth. This document is a straightforward paper that gives facts and thoughts of the author on what going on. If …show more content…
It’s much easier to take over a country when the people of that country rather help you than fight you. These psychological tactics would not work on Jabarti who very skeptical of Napoleon. He felt that Napoleon was nothing more than another invader who came to this country looking for riches and glory. That very thought was proven right after Napoleon said his first lie by stating, “I have not come to you except for the purpose of restoring your rights from the hands of the oppressors. (Lualdi pg.137)” The reason why this statement was a lie because he told them that the French were based on liberty and equality but you weren't here to restore the people right, so what the real reason Napoleon was here. In that one lie, Jabarti wanted his fellow people to now to listen carefully at the things Napoleon and have a skeptical outlook on Napoleon. Another thing that Jabarti didn’t like this invasion was the culture mashup that would occur if the French won. Jabarti said, “Their women do not veil