A Savage War of Peace: Algeria 1954-1962 (New York Review Books Classics)
by Horne, Alistair
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- Paperback
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- ISBN 10
- 1590172183
- ISBN 13
- 9781590172186
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NYRB Classics, 2006. Soft cover. 2nd Printing. Trade Paperback in Near Fine Condition. A new preface by the author. Faint cease on front cover otherwise in Fine Condition. Clean, unmarked, solid volume; internals as new. Maps, illustrations. The definitive history of the Algerian War that lasted from 1952-1964 and brought down six French governments, led to the collapse of the Fourth Republic, returned de Gaulle to power, and came close to provoking a war on French soil. A savagely fought war that ended in Algerian independence. 8 x 5.25 x 1.25 inches. 624 pages. Chronology, Bibliography, Notes, Glossary, Index. 2006, NYRB Classics
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ALISTAIR HORNE is the author of eighteen previous books, including A Savage War of Peace: Algeria 1954—1962 , The Price of Glory: Verdun 1916 , How Far from Austerlitz?: Napoleon 1805—1815 and the official biography of British prime minister Harold Macmillan. He is a fellow at St. Anthony’s College, Oxford, and lives in Oxfordshire. He was awarded the French Legion d’Honneur in 1993 and received a knighthood in 2003 for his work on French history.
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- Title
- A Savage War of Peace: Algeria 1954-1962 (New York Review Books Classics)
- Author
- Horne, Alistair
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1590172183
- ISBN 13
- 9781590172186
- Publisher
- NYRB Classics
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2006
- Size
- 5x1x8
- Keywords
- ALGERIA-HISTORY-REVOLUTION, 1954-1962; HISTORY--FRANCE; DE GAULE, CHARLES;
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- 0 oz
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