The French In Algiers: The Soldier Of The Foreign Legion And The Prisoners Of Abd-El-Kader (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163086360)

""The French in Algiers: The Soldier of the Foreign Legion and the Prisoners of Abd-El-Kader"" is a historical account written by Lady Duff Gordon that explores the French colonization of Algeria in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the experiences of the French Foreign Legion soldiers who were sent to Algeria to fight against the resistance led by the Algerian leader, Abd-El-Kader. Lady Duff Gordon provides a detailed account of the battles between the French and the Algerians, as well as the treatment of prisoners of war on both sides. She also delves into the cultural differences between the French and Algerians, and the impact of colonization on the local population. Through her vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Lady Duff Gordon offers a unique perspective on this important period in Algerian and French history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lady Duff Gordon
ISBN-10: 1163086363
ISBN-13: 9781163086360
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d