This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Algeria covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.

Phillip C. Naylor is professor of history at Marquette University. Besides his work on two previous editions of the Historical Dictionary of Algeria, he has authored France and Algeria: A History of Decolonization and Transformation and North Africa: A History from Antiquity to the Present.

Contents
Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff)
Acknowledgments
Reader's Note
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Maps
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendix A: French Governors of Colonial Algeria
Appendix B: Revolutionary Organizations and National Governments
Appendix C: Selected Name Changes since Independence
Appendix D: Tables
Glossary
Bibliography
About the Author