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Record Nr.

UNINA9910970007803321

Autore

Naylor Phillip C.

Titolo

Historical Dictionary of Algeria / / Phillip C. Naylor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, MD : , : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, , 2015

New York : , : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), , 2025

ISBN

979-82-16-21930-9

Edizione

[4th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (739 p.)

Collana

Historical Dictionaries of Africa

Disciplina

965.003

Soggetti

History - Algeria

African history

Dictionaries

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Contents  Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff) Acknowledgments Reader's Note Acronyms and Abbreviations Maps Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY Appendix A: French Governors of Colonial Algeria Appendix B: Revolutionary Organizations and National Governments Appendix C: Selected Name Changes since Independence Appendix D: Tables  Glossary Bibliography About the Author

Sommario/riassunto

Algeria's strategic regional and global importance continues to grow. Its hydrocarbon wealth, namely natural gas and oil, is impressive and its receipts are crucial to the national economy. The European Union is a particularly valued hydrocarbon importer and overall commercial partner. The bilateral relationship with France remains problematic and paradoxical. Algeria has demanded an apology for the imposition of colonialism; but it also recognizes the importance of France economically, politically, and militarily, e.g., the unrest in the Sahel (notably Mali). Furthermore, Algeria continues to recover from its recent, tragic civil strife characterized by terrorism and extremism. Its uncertain future, given its ageing leadership, rentier economy, and frustrated youth, is a critical concern.  This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Algeria covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important



personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Algeria.