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100 1 _aBelloc, Hilaire,
_d1870-1953
245 1 0 _aEsto perpetua
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-02-27
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLONDON: DUCKWORTH AND CO., 1906
653 _aAlgeria -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/estoperpetua00belliala
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73051
999 _c113776
_d113776