A Savage War of Peace: Algeria, 1954–1962 is a book by Alistair Horne, first published in 1977 by Macmillan in the UK and by Viking Press in the USA. The book covers the background, events and aftermath of the Algerian War (1954–1962). It was awarded the Wolfson Prize in 1978.
Structure The book begins with an introductory section of 3 chapters, "Prelude 1830-1954"; followed by two substantial parts, "The War 1954–1958" and "The Hardest of All Victories 1958-1962", which comprise a further 22 chapters. Later editions contain an updated preface by the author.
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Publishing history Original hardback edition: 1977, Viking Press. Paperback edition: 2006, NYRB Classics. Audiobook edition: 2008, Blackstone Audio. Kindle ebook edition: 2011, NYRB Classics.
See also History and the culture of nationalism in Algeria (Cambridge Middle East Studies, Series No. 24) by James McDougall A History of Algeria by James McDougall History of Algeria (1962–99) History of French foreign relations
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External links New York Review Books. Penguin Random House. A Savage War of Peace: Algeria, 1954–1962; 1979 paperback edition, Google Books. Interview with author about the book, 30 April 2007, C-SPAN.