A Short History Of Algiers: With A Concise View Of The Origin Of The Rupture Between Algiers And The United States (1805) - Rilegato

Evert Duyckinck

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ISBN 10: 1165281082 ISBN 13: 9781165281084

Casa editrice: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Riassunto

A Short History of Algiers is a book written by Evert Duyckinck that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Algiers, a city in North Africa. The book covers the period from the city's earliest origins to the early 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of Algiers' history, including its early settlement by Berber tribes, its occupation by the Phoenicians and Romans, and its eventual conquest by the Arabs in the 7th century. The book also covers the city's history during the Ottoman Empire, which lasted from the 16th century until the early 19th century.In addition to providing a historical overview of Algiers, the book also focuses on the relationship between Algiers and the United States. The author provides a concise view of the origin of the rupture between Algiers and the United States, which occurred in 1805. This rupture was caused by the Barbary pirates, who were based in Algiers and other North African cities, and who were attacking American ships in the Mediterranean.Overall, A Short History of Algiers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of North Africa and the relationship between Algiers and the United States. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed and engaging account of the city's history.To Which Is Added A Copious Appendix.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.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Kessinger Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1165281082
• ISBN 13: 9781165281084
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 110
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile