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About Algeria: Algiers, Tlemçen, Constantine, Biskra, Timgad

By Charles Thomas-Stanford

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience early 20th-century Algeria through the eyes of a traveler as he navigates its historical cities and diverse cultural influences.

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2019-10-17
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"About Algeria: Algiers, Tlemçen, Constantine, Biskra, Timgad" by Charles Thomas-Stanford is an early 20th-century historical narrative that showcases the author's journey through Algeria, exploring its vibrant cultural tapestry and profound historical importance. The book emphasizes the fusion of civilizations that have molded Algeria, encompassing influences from Roman and Byzantine eras to Arab expansions and French colonization. Opening with a reflection on how modern transportation, mainly automobiles, affects one's experience of Algeria's rich history, the author introduces Algiers, noting its diverse population of Arabs, Berbers, Moors, and Jews, among others. The book underlines the striking contrasts displayed, highlighting its combination of colonial progress and ancient ties to the Mediterranean, offering insight into the region's wonders and complexities.

About the Author

Sir Charles Thomas-Stanford, 1st Baronet, born Charles Thomas, was a British Conservative Party politician from Brighton. He sat in the House of Commons from 1914 to 1922.

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