9780282896874 - Historique du 3e Régiment de Spahis (Classic Reprint) de Durand, Albert (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the formation and evolution of the 3rd Spahis Regiment, an elite cavalry unit that played a vital role in the French conquest of Algeria. The regiment was initially composed of indigenous horsemen, but over time it evolved into a hybrid force that combined French military expertise with the horsemanship and local knowledge of its Algerian recruits. The book explores the complex and often paradoxical nature of this fusion, shedding light on the motivations of the men who served in the regiment, the challenges they faced, and the ways in which their experiences shaped the broader history of Algeria. Through its meticulously researched narrative, the book offers a unique perspective on the complex social and political dynamics of 19th-century colonialism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.