Buku Histoire de la Tunisie: L’époque contemporaine karya Ahmed Kassab membahas sejarah Tunisia pada masa kontemporer dengan menyoroti perkembangan politik, sosial, dan ekonomi sejak masa modern hingga periode pascakolonial. Karya ini menguraikan dinamika kekuasaan, proses kolonisasi, perjuangan kemerdekaan, serta pembentukan negara Tunisia modern. Disusun secara kronologis dan analitis, buk…
This book is an in-depth study of the political, economic, and social dynamics of the Maghreb region, encompassing Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, in the modern era. Samir Amin, a leading economist and thinker, analyzes the legacies of colonialism, the process of state-building, economic challenges, and the social and political movements that shaped the Maghreb's regional identity. Using a polit…
Islamic Architecture: North Africa by Antony Hutt provides a richly illustrated overview of the architectural traditions of the Islamic world in the Maghrib region, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. The book examines the historical development of Islamic architectural styles, exploring mosques, madrasas, palaces, fortifications, and urban design. Through photographs, drawings, an…
Leadership and National Development in North Africa: A Comparative Study by Elbaki Hermassi explores the political structures, leadership styles, and national development strategies of three North African states—Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Hermassi analyzes the role of political elites, the evolution of nationalist movements, and the challenges of modernization in the post-colonial period…
This book examines the Western Sahara conflict in depth, a long-running dispute between Morocco, Mauritania, and the Polisario Front liberation movement that emerged after the end of Spanish colonialism. Maurice Barbier outlines the historical roots of the conflict, regional political dynamics, the role of international actors, and its geopolitical implications for the North African region. Thi…
The War in the Desert provides a vivid and detailed narrative of the North African Campaign during World War II. Written by Richard Collier and the editors of Time-Life Books, it chronicles the dramatic battles fought across Libya and Egypt between Allied and Axis forces. The book explores key figures such as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and the British Eighth Army, highlighting strategy, militar…
This book presents a comprehensive dossier on the Algerian War of Independence, compiled and introduced by Patrick Éveno and Jean Planchais for Le Monde. It includes historical analyses, journalistic reports, and firsthand testimonies that document the political, social, and military dimensions of the conflict between France and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN). The volume provides…
The appearance of modern political movements proclaiming missions and legitimacy based on religious tradition and scripture has proved to be an enduring feature in many late twentieth-century societies. These phenom- ena are by no means exclusive to the Middle East, but there the issue has assumed great urgency and visibility because of the region's strategic cen- trality to Western political a…
This is the first in a new World Bank publication series devoted to the Middle East and North Africa region. In this and subsequent issues, the series aims to provide a venue for regularly monitoring major economic trends in the region and highlighting the central issues affecting regional development.