Ali Pasha and Napoleon Bonaparte: From Diplomatic Correspondence to Struggle Over Possessions in the Ionian Basin
Journal: Српске студије
Year: 2023

In this paper, we explore the nature and extent of diplomatic contacts between Napoleon Bonaparte and Ali Pasha of Ioannina between 1797 and 1807, and how they influenced both the French and the plans of Ali Pasha in the Ionian basin. The first contacts were established in 1797 through General Gentili and continued until 1798 when the forces of Ali Pasha and France found themselves at war. Relations were renewed in 1805 with the mission of Consul General Pouqueville, who described in detail the