History of Algeria - History of Algeria This article is the top of the History of Algeria series. Prehistory of Central North Africa North Africa during the Classical Period Rise of Islam in Algeria French rule in Algeria Nationalism and resistance in Algeria Algerian War of Independence History of Algeria since 1962 This article is an overview of the History of Algeria. Please refer to the individual sections of the series for more complete commentary. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Historical setting 2 Chapters of the series 3 Related articles 4 References Historical setting In geography, the fertile coastal plain of North Africa, especially west of Tunis, is oftem termed the Maghrib. Modern Algeria is inhabited predominantly by Muslim Arabs but it has a large indigenous Berber minority who survive.
History of Algeria since 1962 - History of Algeria since 1962 This article is part of the History of Algeria series. Prehistory of Central North Africa North Africa during the Classical Period Rise of Islam in Algeria French rule in Algeria Nationalism and resistance in Algeria Algerian War of Independence History of Algeria since 1962 Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, 1962-present 2 Aftermath of the War 3 Ben Bella and the FLN 4 Boumediene Regime 5 Chadli Bendjedid 6 Recent developments 7 Reference History of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, 1962-present In preparation for independence, the CNRA had met in Tripoli in May 1962 to work out a plan for the FLN's transition from a liberation movement to a political party. The Tripoli.
History of France - History of France This article is the top of the History of France series. Gaul Franks France in the Middle Ages Valois Dynasty Bourbon Dynasty French Revolution First French Empire French Restoration Second Republic Second French Empire Third Republic France during World War II Fourth Republic Fifth Republic Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Gaul 2 Franks 3 France in the Middle Ages 4 Valois Dynasty 5 Bourbon Dynasty 6 French Revolution 7 First French Empire 8 French Restoration 9 Second Republic 10 Second French Empire 11 Third Republic 12 France during World War II 13 Fourth Republic 14 Fifth Republic 15 Related articles 16 Further reading Gaul For details, see the main Gaul article. Settled mainly by the Gauls and related Celtic peoples (apart from a.
History of present-day nations and states - History of present-day nations and states This is a list of articles on the history of the countries that still exist today. See List of extinct countries, empires, etc for articles about countries that are no longer in existence. See List of countries for other articles and lists on countries. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Afghanistan - Albania - Algeria - Andorra - Angola - Anguilla - Antigua and Barbuda - Argentina - Armenia - Aruba - Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Australia - Austria - Azerbaijan B Bahamas - Bahrain - Baker Island - Bangladesh - Barbados - Bassas da India - Belarus.
History of Africa - History of Africa The following is an outline of African history, followed by a list of articles about the history of particular places in Africa. The text may be dated in parts because it was taken originally from a 1911 encyclopedia— please modernise and update as required. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Origins of the Name 2 Prehistory 3 Neolithic North Africa and Phoenician and Greek colonization 4 Islamic North Africa 5 Sub-Saharan Africa: Medieval empires 6 European exploration and conquest 6.1 Portuguese 6.2 19th Century European explorers 6.3 Partition among European Powers 6.4 Conflicting ambitions of the European powers 6.5 The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 7 Africa at the start of the 20th century 8 Africa Between the World Wars 9 World War II Era.
History of Lebanon - History of Lebanon Lebanon is the historic home of the Phoenicians, Semitic traders whose maritime culture flourished there for more than 2,000 years (c.2700-450 B.C.). In later centuries, Lebanon's mountains were a refuge for Christians, and Crusaders established several strongholds there, notably the County of Tripoli. Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, the League of Nations mandated the five provinces that had comprised present-day Lebanon to France. Modern Lebanon's constitution, drawn up in 1926, specified a balance of political power between the various religious groups. The country gained independence in 1943, and French troops withdrew in 1946. Lebanon's history from independence has been marked by periods of political turmoil interspersed with prosperity built on Beirut's position as a regional center for.
History of Tunisia - History of Tunisia In ancient times, the city of Carthage was located in Tunisia. Carthage became a major rival to the Roman Republic for the domination of the western Mediterranean in the 4th century B.C Carthage was eventually destroyed, and Tunisia was made part of the Roman Empire. In the 5th century A.D., Tunisia was captured by the Vandals and became the capital of their short-lived kingdom. In the 7th century, Tunisia was conquered by Arab Muslims and made part of the Western Caliphate, which included Spain and most of Northern Africa. In the Middle Ages, Tunisia became part of the Ottoman Empire. In the 19th century, the country became mostly autonomous, although officially still an Ottoman province. In 1861, Tunisia enacted the first constitution in.
History of anti-Semitism - History of anti-Semitism This is a chronology of hostilities towards or discrimination against the Jews as a religious or ethnic group. See main article Anti-Semitism for etymology, roots, traits and disputes on what is sometimes called the world's oldest hatred. Here we note significant events in the history of anti-Semitism: as well as important anti-Semitic actions, we also give events in the history of anti-Semitic thought, actions taken to combat or relieve the effects of anti-Semitism, and events that affected the prevalence of anti-Semitism in later years. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Ancient Anti-Semitism 2 201 to 500 3 501 to 800 4 801 to 1100 5 1101 to 1200 6 1201 to 1300 7 1301 to 1400 8 1401 to 1500 9 1501 to 1700.
French rule in Algeria - French rule in Algeria This article is part of the History of Algeria series. Prehistory of Central North Africa North Africa during the Classical Period Rise of Islam in Algeria French rule in Algeria Nationalism and resistance in Algeria Algerian War of Independence History of Algeria since 1962 Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 French rule in Algeria, 1830-1962 2 Invasion of Algiers 3 The Land and Colonizers 4 Opposition to the Occupation 5 Abd al Qadir 6 Colonization and Military Control 7 Hegemony of the Colons 8 Related article 9 Reference French rule in Algeria, 1830-1962 Most of France's actions in Algeria, not least the invasion of Algiers, were propelled by contradictory impulses. In the period between Napoleon's downfall in 1815 and the revolution of 1830, the restored.
Algeria - Algeria The '\People's Democratic Republic of Algeria' is a country in northern Africa bordering the Mediterranean Sea in the north, Tunisia in the northeast, Libya in the east, Niger in the southeast, Mali and Mauritania in the southwest, and Morocco in the west (the Moroccan border is closed [1]). Al Jumhūrīyah al Jazā'irīyah ad Dīmuqrāţīyah ash Sha'bīyah (In Detail) National motto: None Official language Arabic Capital Algiers President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Area - Total - % water Ranked 11th 2,381,740 km² Negligible Population - Total (2002) - Density Ranked 34th 32,818,500 13.3/km² Independence - Date From France July 5, 1962 Currency Algerian dinar Time zone UTC +1 National anthem Kassaman Internet TLD .DZ Calling Code 213 Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Politics 3 Provinces 4.
Algerian War of Independence - Algerian War of Independence This article is part of the History of Algeria series. Prehistory of Central North Africa North Africa during the Classical Period Rise of Islam in Algeria French rule in Algeria Nationalism and resistance in Algeria Algerian War of Independence History of Algeria since 1962 Algerian War of Independence (1954 - 1962) was a period of guerilla strikes, terrorism, counter-terrorism and riots between the French army and colonists in Algeria and the FLN and other pro-independence Algerians. The main instigator of the struggle was the Front de Libération Nationale (or FLN), who had headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. By 1954, when the FLN became active in Algeria, France had already lost the colonies of Tunisia and Morocco. The FLN's main rival – with the same goal of Algerian independence.
Timeline of postal history - Timeline of postal history This is a timeline of significant events in postal history, including dates relating to postage stamps. Seventeenth Century 1639 - Richard Fairbanks' tavern in Boston named repository for overseas mail Eighteenth Century 1775 - Benjamin Franklin, first Postmaster General under Continental Congress 1789 - Samuel Osgood, first Postmaster General under Constitution 1792 - On February 20 the Postal Service Act establishes the United States Post Office Department. 1810s 1820s 1823 - Navigable waters designated post roads by US Congress 1825 - Dead letter office 1829 - US Postmaster General joins Cabinet 1830s 1830 - US Office of Instructions and Mail Depredations established, later Office of the Chief Postal Inspector 1838 - Railroads designated post routes by U Congress 1840s 1840 - Penny Black, first.
Rise of Islam in Algeria - Rise of Islam in Algeria This article is part of the History of Algeria series. Prehistory of Central North Africa North Africa during the Classical Period Rise of Islam in Algeria French rule in Algeria Nationalism and resistance in Algeria Algerian War of Independence History of Algeria since 1962 Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Islam and the Arabs, 642-1830 2 Fatimids 3 Almoravids 4 Almohads 5 Zayanids 6 Marabouts 7 European Offensive 8 Privateers 9 Ottoman rule 10 Related articles 11 Reference Islam and the Arabs, 642-1830 Unlike the invasions of previous religions and cultures, the coming of Islam, which was spread by Arabs, was to have pervasive and long-lasting effects on the Maghrib. The new faith, in its various forms, would penetrate nearly all segments of society,.
Prehistory of Central North Africa - of Central North Africa This article is part of the History of Algeria series. Prehistory of Central North Africa North Africa during the Classical Period Rise of Islam in Algeria French rule in Algeria Nationalism and resistance in Algeria Algerian War of Independence History of Algeria since 1962 The cave paintings found at Tassili-n-Ajjer, north of Tamanrasset and at other locations depict vibrant and vivid scenes of everyday life in the central Maghrib between about 8000 B.C. and 4000 B.C. They were executed by a hunting people in the Capsian period of the Neolithic age who lived in a savanna region teeming with giant buffalo, elephant, rhinoceros, and hippopotamus, animals that no longer exist in the now-desert area. The pictures provide the most complete record of a prehistoric African culture. Earlier.
Nationalism and resistance in Algeria - Nationalism and resistance in Algeria This article is part of the History of Algeria series. Prehistory of Central North Africa North Africa during the Classical Period Rise of Islam in Algeria French rule in Algeria Nationalism and resistance in Algeria Algerian War of Independence History of Algeria since 1962 Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Algerian Nationalism 1.1 Political Movements 1.2 Viollette Plan 2 Polarization and Politicization 3 Reference Algerian Nationalism A new generation of Muslim leadership emerged in Algeria at the time of World War I and grew to maturity during the 1920s and 1930s. It consisted of a small but influential class of évolués, other Algerians whose perception of themselves and their country had been shaped by wartime experiences, and a body of religious reformers and teachers..
List of Algeria-related topics - List of Algeria-related topics This is a list of Algeria-related articles: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Abdelaziz Bouteflika - Algiers - Annaba - Archeology of Algeria B Berber C Communications in Algeria D Demographics of Algeria E Economy of Algeria F Foreign relations of Algeria G Geography of Algeria H History of Algeria - I J K Kassaman - L M Military of Algeria - Mostaganem - Music of Algeria N O Oran - P Politics of Algeria - President of Algeria Q R Rai S T Transportation in Algeria U V X Y Z List of Unedited Articles See also Lists of country-related topics.
Karl Philipp, prince zu Schwarzenberg - of 1813-1814 to the final victory before Paris and the overthrow of Napoleon. It is the fashion to accuse Schwarzenberg of timidity and over-caution, and his operations can easily be made to appear in that colour when contrasted with those of his principal subordinate, the fiery Blücher, but critics often forget that Schwarzenberg was an Austrian general first of all, that his army was practically the whole force that Austria could put into the field in Central Europe, and was therefore not lightly to be risked, and that the motives of his pusillanimity should be sought in the political archives of Vienna rather than in the text-books of strategical theory. In any case his victory, however achieved, was as complete as Austria desired, and his rewards were many, the grand crosses.
July 5 - independence from Spain. 1813 - War of 1812: Three weeks of British raids on Fort Schlosser, Black Rock and Plattsburgh, New York begin. 1814 - War of 1812: Battle Of Chippawa - American Major General Jacob Brown defeats British General Phineas Riall at Chippewa, Ontario. 1830 - France invades Algeria. 1865 - William Booth founds the Christian Mission (later renamed to the Salvation Army). 1865 - The world's first maximum speed law is enacted in Great Britain. 1884 - Germany takes possession of Cameroon. 1937 - Highest recorded temperature in Canada, at Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan: 45 °C. 1940 - World War II: The United Kingdom and the Vichy France government break off diplomatic relations. 1941 - World War II: German troops reach the Dniepr River. 1943 - World War II: Battle.
Islamism - Islamic philosophy. Some militant Islamist forces have been implicated in terrorism and have become targets in the War on Terrorism. It also sometimes called Islamofascism, see List of pejorative political slogans) Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History of Islamism 1.1 The Deobandi Movement 1.2 Sayed Abul ala Mawdudi 1.3 The Muslim Brotherhood 1.4 Islamic Jihad movements 1.5 Wahhabism 2 Modern Islamism 3 Islamist movements 4 External Links 5 Further reading History of Islamism Islamist movements developed during the twentieth century in reaction to several forces. Following World War I and the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, and the subsequent dissolution of the Caliphate by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (founder of Turkey), some Muslims perceived their religion as in retreat, and felt that Western ideas were spreading throughout Muslim society, along with the.
Islamic World - such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq and non-Arab countries like Turkey, Iran Africa: Arab countries like Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Egypt and non-Arab like Sudan or Nigeria the Balkans: countries like Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina Central Asia: Afghanistan, formerly Soviet states like Uzbekistan Southeast Asia: Indonesia and Malaysia Also worthy of mention are provinces of Kurdistan, Kosovo and Chechnya, where Muslims are in the majority. Some definitions would also include the sizable Muslim minorities in: several countries of the European Union, several regions of the Russian Federation northwestern India, Singapore and Philippines, U.S.A and Canada. Muslims are not all connected ethnically, but like Christians or Buddhists, only by the common heritage of a religion. When believers in Islam cooperate as Muslims, they are known as the "umma", which means "all of the.
