Julia Clancy-Smith's unprecedented study brings us a remarkable view of North African history from the perspective of the North Africans themselves. Focusing on the religious beliefs and political actions of Muslim elites and their followers in Algeria and Tunisia, she provides a richly detailed analysis of resistance and accommodation to colonial rule. Clancy-Smith demonstrates the continuities between the eras of Turkish and French rule as well as the importance of regional ties among elite families in defining Saharan political cultures. She rejects the position that Algerians and Tunisians were invariably victims of western colonial aggression, arguing instead that Muslim notables understood the outside world and were quite capable of manipulating the massive changes occurring around them.
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This text focuses on the religious beliefs and political actions of Muslim elites and their followers in Algeria and Tunisia. In this study the author provides a detailed analysis of resistance and accommodation to colonial rule.
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"A very fine book—contemporary and sophisticated without being trendy."—R. Steven Humphreys, author of Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780520212169
Publisert
1997-11-14
Utgiver
Vendor
University of California Press
Vekt
590 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
30 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Biographical note

Julia A. Clancy-Smith is Associate Professor of History at the University of Virginia.