The History of Algeria

From the Phoenicians to independence (814 BC - 1962)

Author: Dr. Saleh Ferkous - Editions: Our History

Find in this book most of what you need to know about the history of Algeria, from the Phoenicians until 1962 with the country's independence. Topics covered include:

• Roman, Vandal and Byzantine occupations
• The Islamic conquest of Algeria and the different states that succeeded one another
• Turkish-Ottoman governance
• The French occupation of 1830 and the incessant struggle of the Algerian people for the liberation of the country

Initially published in Algeria for institute students, it is now available for French speakers

Dr. Salah Ferkous is a professor of history at Annaba University.

Photo credit

• Roman ruins of Timgad
• The 'Oqba ibn Nâfï' mosque
• The fan blow from the Dey of Algiers to the French consul
• A French soldier pointing his gun at an Algerian
• The front page of the newspaper marking the country's independence
• The flag of free Algeria in a new light