Book Review: James McDougall. A History of Algeria (original) (raw)
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This review critically evaluates James McDougall's 'A History of Algeria', highlighting its central themes surrounding the construction of Algerian identity and the political complexities of post-independence Algeria. McDougall draws upon a range of primary sources and interviews to navigate the historical relationship between state power and social forces, examining the tensions leading to Algeria's civil unrest in the 1990s. The work is acknowledged for its depth and scholarship, though it faces critique for oversimplifications regarding the European colonists' roles.
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