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LoC No.: 06024003
Title: Esto perpetua : Algerian studies and impressions
Original Publication: LONDON: DUCKWORTH AND CO., 1906.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Esto Perpetua: Algerian Studies and Impressions" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book captures Belloc's observations and reflections on Algeria, exploring its history, geography, and the juxtaposition of cultures. The author sets out to delve into the region's past and present, seeking to provide insights into its significance within the broader context of European history. At the start of this work, Belloc recounts a personal experience in a Mediterranean village, where he witnessed a craftsman creating contrasting ornamental pieces—one a cross and the other a crescent—leading him to reflect on the cultural dialogue between Islam and Christianity in Algeria. As he embarks on a journey to understand the "Island of the West," or the Maghreb, he describes the dawn arrival over its shores, emphasizing the unique historical significance of the land shaped by Arab and European influences. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the intricate relationship between geography, culture, and history that has defined Algeria's identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
EBook No.: 73051
Published: Feb 27, 2024
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Algeria -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06024003
Title: Esto perpetua : Algerian studies and impressions
Original Publication: LONDON: DUCKWORTH AND CO., 1906.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Esto Perpetua: Algerian Studies and Impressions" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book captures Belloc's observations and reflections on Algeria, exploring its history, geography, and the juxtaposition of cultures. The author sets out to delve into the region's past and present, seeking to provide insights into its significance within the broader context of European history. At the start of this work, Belloc recounts a personal experience in a Mediterranean village, where he witnessed a craftsman creating contrasting ornamental pieces—one a cross and the other a crescent—leading him to reflect on the cultural dialogue between Islam and Christianity in Algeria. As he embarks on a journey to understand the "Island of the West," or the Maghreb, he describes the dawn arrival over its shores, emphasizing the unique historical significance of the land shaped by Arab and European influences. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the intricate relationship between geography, culture, and history that has defined Algeria's identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
EBook No.: 73051
Published: Feb 27, 2024
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Algeria -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.