9780282959647 - Notice Sur Le Mode De Gouvernement Provisoirement Établi Dans Le Royaume D'alger Classic Reprint by Algeria Algeria (3 results)

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides detailed and compelling insights into the governance and administration of Algiers following the French invasion of 1830. The author meticulously examines the challenges and complexities faced by the French authorities in establishing a stable and effective governing system in a region marked by cultural and social differences. The narrative delves into the creation of a committee to guide governance, the establishment of a justice system, and the complex task of managing finances and taxation. The author skillfully situates these administrative efforts within the broader context of French colonial expansion and the resistance it encountered. The text sheds light on the strategies employed by the French to balance their desire for control with the realities of local customs and traditions. The book also explores the delicate task of maintaining order and security in a region characterized by tribal allegiances and the potential for unrest. The author analyzes the establishment of a police force and the use of diplomacy to manage relationships with local leaders. Ultimately, this book offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of colonial governance and the complexities of administering a foreign territory. It provides a rich and nuanced account of the challenges and successes encountered by the French in Algiers, and offers insights that remain relevant to contemporary debates on colonialism and post-colonial governance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.