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The Invention of Decolonization: The Algerian War and the Remaking of France,Used
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In this account of the Algerian War's effect on French political structures and notions of national identity, Todd Shepard asserts that the separation of Algeria from France was truly a revolutionary event with lasting consequences for French social and political life. For more than a century, Algeria had been legally and administratively part of France; after the bloody war that concluded in 1962, it was otherits eight million Algerian residents deprived of French citizenship while hundreds of thousands of French pieds noirs were forced to return to a country that was never home. This rupture violated the universalism that had been the essence of French republican theory since the late eighteenth century.Shepard contends that because the amputation of Algeria from the French body politic was accomplished illegally and without explanation, its repercussions are responsible for many of the racial and religious tensions that confront France today. In portraying decolonization as an essential step in the inexorable 'tide of history,' the French state absolved itself of responsibility for the revolutionary change it was effecting. It thereby turned its back not only on the French of AlgeriaMuslims in particularbut also on its own republican principles and the 1958 Constitution. From that point onward, debates over assimilation, identity, and citizenshiponce focused on the Algerian 'province/colony'have troubled France itself. In addition to grappling with questions of race, citizenship, national identity, state institutions, and political debate, Shepard also addresses debates in Jewish history, gender history, and queer theory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Invention of Decolonization'? A: The main theme of 'The Invention of Decolonization' is the impact of the Algerian War on French political structures and national identity, emphasizing how Algeria's separation from France reshaped social and political life in France.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Invention of Decolonization' is Todd Shepard.
- Q: When was 'The Invention of Decolonization' published? A: 'The Invention of Decolonization' was published on February 4, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Invention of Decolonization' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What significant historical event does the book discuss? A: The book discusses the Algerian War and its revolutionary consequences for France.
- Q: Does the book address issues of race and identity? A: Yes, the book addresses debates surrounding race, citizenship, national identity, and their implications in contemporary France.
- Q: Is there any discussion of Jewish history in the book? A: Yes, the author incorporates discussions related to Jewish history as part of the broader themes of identity and citizenship.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in this book? A: Key topics include decolonization, assimilation, citizenship, French republican principles, and the consequences of the Algerian War.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in political history? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers interested in political history, especially in relation to colonialism and its aftermath.