This series has seven easy five minute installments. This first installment: Council of Trent Commences.After the Catholics had lost much of
Archives for February 2014
Abd-el-Kader Surrenders
On December 25th the Algerian hero embarked with his family and followers in a French frigate for Toulon.Today's installment concludes Abd-el-Kader
France Sends an Overwhelming Army
Months passed away and the Arab tribes who had submitted began to feel the pressure of French domination and to resent the supercilious conduct of
Abd-el-Kadar’s Smala Captured
The blow was, on the whole, irreparable in its effects upon the influence of the Sultan.Continuing Abd-el-Kader and France's Conquest of
Abd-el-Kader Was an Elusive Foe
The smala was a great traveling capital, containing at first more than twenty thousand souls, following the Sultan's movements.Continuing
Decisive Campaign of 1841
The real and decisive struggle began early in 1841. The right man was at last found by the French to deal with the hitherto indomitable Sultan of
Abd-el-Kader Prepares Ambush of French Army
Hastily drawn treaties are a prolific source of war. The Treaty of the Tafna was a flagrant example of this class of diplomatic documents.Continuing
Abd-el-Kader and France’s Conquest of Algeria
This series has seven easy five minute installments. This first installment: Treaty Confirms Abd-el-Kader's Power in Algeria.IntroductionAfter
The King Flees France
King Louis Philippe and Queen Marie-Amalie at last reached the seacoast, and set sail toward England, that safe and well-known refuge of unfortunate