19th Century
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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Download on the App StoreNorth AfricaAlgeriaFrench Colonialism19th CenturyDiplomacy Gone WrongButterfly EffectColonial HistoryHussein Dey
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