This book concisely and engagingly traces the history of Islamic North Africa, from the Muslim conquests in the 7th century to the independence struggles of the 20th century. By exploring the imperial epics of the Almoravids and Almohads, the colonial era, and key figures of resistance, it highlights the Maghreb's central role in Islamic civilization and its...

A Brief History of Islamic West Africa' by 'Issa Meyer traces a thousand years of Islamic legacy in West Africa, spotlighting major empires, key figures, and pivotal religious revolutions.

Large historical fresco on the Janissaries and an original dive into the heart of the Ottoman...

The Italian invasion of Libya (1911-1932) was a period of extreme violence, marked by massacres, internment in concentration camps, and the use of combat gas. Despite this brutality, the Libyans put up heroic resistance, notably under the leadership of the Senussi brotherhood and 'Umar al-Mukhtâr. The author of this work exposes the cruelties of this colonization and the lies of war...

In this book, HE Zaimeche al-Djazairi explores the little-known influence of Islamic civilization on the West, highlighting its decisive contributions to modernity. From algebra to architecture, including medicine and philosophy, the author demonstrates the Islamic origin of many innovations. This study reveals how this influence has been neglected by Western...

"The Falcon of Quraysh" by Agha Ibrahim Akram, published by Ribât, reveals the exceptional epic of 'Abd ar-Rahmân ibn Mu'âwiya, first of the Umayyads of Cordoba. From deposed prince to victorious sovereign, he defies betrayals and trials to make his mark on history. The French translation of Akram's work immerses us in the odyssey of this state builder, war leader...

"In 'Fire and Faith: Andalusian Chronicles' by Isâ Meyer, published by Éditions Ribat, immerse yourself in the 7th century AH, on the borders of the West. The story follows Mûsâ ibn Ibrâhîm, a young orphan warrior , and Muhammad, idealist lord, in their quest for justice and freedom. Between conflicts, betrayals and revolutions, these knights forged in the fire of...

In this first volume of "History of the Crusades", author HE Zaimeche Al-Djazairi immerses readers in a captivating exploration of the Crusades, from the call of Clermont to the death of Salah ad-Din (1095-1193). ). By examining the geopolitical, religious and social causes that motivated thousands of crusaders to leave Europe, the author reveals a complex story,...

In this book, "Les Barbaresques: Le Mythe et la Réalité" by S.E Zaimeche Al-Djazairi, the author sets the record straight about the historical truth surrounding the era of the "Barbary pirates." These infamous sea bandits were believed to have ruthlessly plundered the Mediterranean for three centuries, devastating European coasts, and capturing more than one...

The Muslim Conquest of Egypt, by Agha Ibrahim Akram, Ribat Editions The Muslim conquest of Egypt was paradoxically the fastest and most enduring of the first conquests of the Islamic era. Translated into French for the first time, this work by Pakistani military...