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A Savage War of Peace
Algeria 1954-1962
Book • 1977
A Savage War of Peace is a comprehensive history of the Algerian War, written by Alistair Horne.
The book covers the background, events, and aftermath of the conflict, highlighting the brutalities and complexities of the war.
It explores the French military's use of torture, the political and military strategies of both the French and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN), and the broader implications of the war on global politics.
The book is divided into two main parts, with detailed chapters and appendices, including an afterword, bibliography, and chronology of events.
Horne's work is praised for its objectivity and thoroughness, making it essential reading for understanding modern insurgencies and the conduct of politics and diplomacy during large-scale military efforts.
The book covers the background, events, and aftermath of the conflict, highlighting the brutalities and complexities of the war.
It explores the French military's use of torture, the political and military strategies of both the French and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN), and the broader implications of the war on global politics.
The book is divided into two main parts, with detailed chapters and appendices, including an afterword, bibliography, and chronology of events.
Horne's work is praised for its objectivity and thoroughness, making it essential reading for understanding modern insurgencies and the conduct of politics and diplomacy during large-scale military efforts.
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