Savage War of Peace Algeria 1954-1962 by Alistair Horne Paperback Brand New
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Savage War of Peace : Algeria 1, Paperback by Horne, Alistair, ISBN 1590172183, ISBN-13 9781590172186, Brand New, Free shipping in the US British historian Horne spent much of his career studying French military history. In this 1977 work, he turned his eye on France's failed colonial war in Algeria. His narrative is constructed through a synthesis of France's secondary literature on the bloody conflict and interviews with many of the key actors. He combines discussion of the conflict proper with analysis of the politics of Algeria's National Liberation Front, the European-Algerian community, and France itself, where the war led to the collapse of the Fourth Republic. In a new preface, the author discusses some of the parallels of the Algerian war with the US occupation of Iraq, including the futility of using torture and other brutal tactics against an insurgency, no matter how bloody that insurgency might be itself. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()
A gripping and meticulously researched account of France's brutal struggle in Algeria, blending sharp military analysis with deep political insight. Horne masterfully captures the chaos and tragedy of the war through firsthand interviews and thorough historical research. The book remains essential reading for understanding colonial conflicts and their lasting consequences. Engaging prose makes this complex history accessible without sacrificing depth. A definitive work on the subject that still feels remarkably relevant today.