ocr: Napoleon's Soldiers and Scholars In.1798, the leader of France, Napoleon, decided to send an army to Egypt. He wanted to conquer Egypt and bring it under French rule. He did not suceed. However, Napoleon's army was accompanied by a team of scholars who were instructed to learn about Egypt. These scholars published a book of their drawings and observations about Egypt. Many scholars read this book and then began to study Egypt themselves. in European museums were Napoleon's effort to conquer Egypt collected at this time. increased Europeans' interest in Egypt. See Also: People traveled to Egypt ...
