Egypt and Africa: Nubia from Prehistory to Islam presents a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of Nubia, examining its development from prehistoric times through the Islamic period. W. V. Davies explores the archaeological evidence, political structures, religious practices, and artistic traditions that shaped Nubian civilization. The book highlights the complex and dynamic relat…
The Battle of Britain presents a detailed account of the pivotal 1940 air campaign in which the Royal Air Force defended the United Kingdom against the German Luftwaffe during World War II. Leonard Mosley, together with the editors of Time-Life Books, explores the strategic decisions, aerial tactics, and personal experiences of pilots and commanders involved in the conflict. The book highlights…
El Djazaïr: Histoire d’une Cité d’Icosium à Alger is a critical edition of Albert Devoulx's foundational historical study on the evolution of the city of Algiers, tracing its origins from the ancient settlement of Icosium to its development into the modern Algerian capital. This edition, prepared by Bedredine Belkadi and Mustapha Benhamouche, offers annotated historical analyses, archaeo…
This book presents a comprehensive study of Jewish and Arab life in Palestine during the British Mandate period (1917–1948). Tom Segev describes the social, political, and cultural interactions between the two communities, as well as the crucial role of the British colonial administration in shaping the region's history. Through in-depth archival research and detailed narrative, Segev highlig…
Liberation provides a detailed historical account of the Allied advance following the D-Day landings, focusing particularly on the liberation of France and the dramatic struggle for Paris during World War II. Written by military historian Martin Blumenson, the book explores battlefield strategies, key military operations, and the political tensions surrounding the French Resistance and Allied l…
This richly illustrated volume presents a comprehensive visual and historical tribute to Emir Abd al-Qadir, one of Algeria’s most influential national heroes and spiritual leaders. The book documents his life, his resistance against French colonial expansion, and his intellectual and ethical legacy. Through photographs, historical artifacts, manuscripts, weapons, medals, and rare archival mat…
This book, produced by the Central Museum of the Army in Algiers, provides a detailed historical and architectural study of Ottoman military constructions in the city of Algiers. Dr. Ali Khelassi examines the defensive structures, fortifications, and strategic urban elements built during the Ottoman period, highlighting their historical significance and role in the military organization of the …
Will the 1990s become the decade of a new Cold War between the religious Third World and the secular West? Mark Juergensmeyer paints a provocative picture of the new religious revolutionaries in the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe. Impassioned Muslim leaders in Egypt, Palestine, and Algeria, political rab- bis in Israel, militant Sikhs in India, and tri- umphant Cathol…
This volume, compiled by Jacques Borgé and Nicolas Viasnoff, presents a rich archival collection documenting Algeria’s historical evolution through photographs, reports, and testimonies. The work spans major political, cultural, and social developments from the colonial era to the early twentieth century. As part of the “Archives” series, the book provides visual and textual insights int…
This is Rosemary Sayigh's seminal work, chronicling the history of the Palestinian people through in-depth interviews with refugees in Lebanese camps. Using an anthropological and political approach, Sayigh traces the transformation of Palestinian society from traditional peasants to a group involved in a modern revolutionary movement. The book depicts the experiences, struggles, identities, an…