02327cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000410012624500670016726400510023430000470028533600260033233700260035833800360038450000310042050802040045152012130065553400450186865300380191385600430195199900190199460514UtSlPG20260610134408.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a12007602  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aThomas-Stanford, Charles,d1858-193210aAbout Algeria: Algiers, Tlemçen, Constantine, Biskra, Timgad 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-10-17  aProduced by KD Weeks, MFR, Mary Glenn Krause and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)  a"About Algeria: Algiers, Tlemçen, Constantine, Biskra, Timgad" by Thomas-Stanford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text represents the author's observations and experiences during a visit to Algeria, detailing its diverse cultural landscape and historical significance. The work delves into the interplay of various civilizations that have shaped Algeria over the centuries, from Roman and Byzantine influences to the Arab conquests and the French colonization.  At the start of the book, the author reflects on the impact of modern travel, particularly by motor-car, on experiencing Algeria’s rich historical backdrop. He sets the scene for discussing Algiers, describing its unique blend of old and new, including its vibrant population comprising Arabs, Berbers, Moors, Jews, and others. The author emphasizes the fascinating contrasts present in the city, highlighting its colonial modernization and historical ties to the Mediterranean and various empires. This opening portion serves as a prelude to a deeper exploration of Algeria's cities and cultural dynamics, capturing both the marvels and complexities of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAlgeria -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60514  c101340d101340