Modern Algeria, Second Edition: The Origins and Development of a Nation

Had this book as one of three primary survey books in a course dedicated to a survey of the Maghreb since 1945. It's not particularly penetrative of what sorts of hard questions historians of the subject are going to pursue in more specific projects. It sometimes provided an oversimplified take of a particular instance that was remarkably complex...as any survey book will ultimately do.

This book will help you understand the early formation of political terrorist groups as well as give you insights into Algeria, which is a really interesting country.

A thorough historical account that will make you understand how the largest country in Africa came to be the way it is today. Very interesting read about a very interesting country by a very interesting and unbiased author.