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An Insult With a Fan Handed France a 132-Year Empire
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An Insult With a Fan Handed France a 132-Year Empire

A French consul insulted an Algerian ruler with a fan, and accidentally handed France an empire that would last 132 years.

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North AfricaAlgeriaFrench Colonialism19th CenturyDiplomacy Gone WrongButterfly EffectColonial HistoryHussein Dey

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