Readings, listening and videos
TRAVEL GUIDES
Italian:
– “Algeria del Sud“, by O. Dal Bosco, Ed. Polaris , 2017 (ISBN 9788860591944)
This guide leads you to discover the secrets of the Algerian desert. With anecdotes, historical notes and descriptions of the locations, the author takes you on a journey from Algiers, the country’s capital, to the deep south, through scenes of extreme beauty and archaeological sites where you can trace the history of mankind.
– “Algeria. In auto e moto su piste e deserti“, by S. Laberio Minozzi – F. TessarolloEd. Polaris, 2002 (ISBN 9788886437615)
–‘Algeria‘, Ed. EDT/Lonely Planet, 2008 (ISBN: 9788860401878)
French:
– “Algerie. Carnet de voyage“, by D. Auzias – J. Labourdette, Ed. Petit Futé, 2019 (ISBN: 9782305009599)
– “Alger. City Guide“, by D. Auzias – J. Labourdette, Ed. Petit Futé, 2019 (ISBN: 9782305009537)
English:
–‘Algeria‘, by J. Oakes, Ed. Bradt Travel Guides, 2008 (ISBN: 9781841622323)
MAPS
–‘Algeria, Tunisia 1:1,000,000′, by Michelin Italy, 2012 (ISBN: 9782067172333)
ESSAYS
– “Charles de Foucauld 1858-1916“, by P.. Sourisseau, Ed. Effata, 2028 (ISBN : 978-8869293122)
A cavalry officer always ready for action, a brilliant explorer and scientist, a stubbornly sought vocation, a soul thirsting for solitude and the absolute open to the universal, an eminent expert on the Touareg world, a priest with an atypical priesthood, eager for fraternity, burning with missionary fire… So many aspects overlap, mix and complement Charles de Foucauld. This exhaustive biography recounts the events of an unusual existence.
– “La Guerra d’Algeria“, by B. Stora, Ed. Il Mulino, 2009 (ISBN: 9788815128263)
– “Storia dell’Algeria indipendente“, by G. Calchi Novati – C.Roggero, Ed. Bompiani, 2018 (ISBN: 9788845297519)
– “Sahara. Paesaggio dell’immaginario“, by E. Gearon, Ed. Odoya, 2014 (ISBN: 9788862882156)
This original guide explores the history and culture of this area that very few people really know about. The Sahara has always been a land of myths and mysteries: from the fossil whales of the White Desert to the arrival of the dromedaries in the Great Sandy Desert; from the chariots of the gods to the motorbikes of the colonialists. It has also been a source of inspiration for artists, writers and filmmakers: from ancient rock art to Matisse and Klee; from Ibn Battuta to Paul Bowles; from the French Foreign Legion to Star Wars.
– “Vivere il Sahara: Guida al deserto più bello del mondo“, by P. Rossi, Ed. Hoepli, 2013 (ISBN: 978-8820351663)
The author deals with the Saharan desert in its relationship with man and describes the environment with in-depth information on geology, climatic variations, and animal and plant life. The second part is dedicated to the journey, intended above all as a life experience, with suggestions on how best to prepare for it, the type of food to follow, the equipment to bring, and a careful look at how to behave in such a delicate ecosystem.
ROMANCE
–‘La rosa del deserto‘, by P. Subiros, Ed. EDT, 2002 (ISBN: 9788870636130)
–‘Nel tuo deserto‘, by M. Tavares, Ed. Cavallo di Ferro, 2011 (ISBN: 9788879070881)
LISTENING
–‘Best of Khaled‘, by Khaled, Wrasse Records, 2007
– Kenza‘, by Khaled, Barclay, 1999
Khaled is the most famous singer of pop raï, a genre born in Oran that mixes traditional Algerian North African and North African music, with Spanish-Andalusian and French.
– “Πⵉⴸⵉⵔ“, by Idir, Sony Music, 2013 (traditional Kabyle music with French influences)
–‘Best of Souad Massi‘, by Souad Massi, Pop, 2015 (singer-songwriter from Algiers)
“Shock el hal“, by Grawa diffusion, Turn Again Music, 2012 (gnawa-reggae music)
“Imarhan“, by Imarhan, City Slang, 2016 (Tuareg rock-blues).
FILM
–‘The Battle of Algiers‘, by G. Pontecorvo, 1966
– “Uomini senza legge“, by R. Bouchareb, 2010
VIDEO
– “Algeria“, Il mondo insieme, TV2000, 2015 (documentary on Ghardaia and Tamanrasset) www.youtube.com/watch?v=lymgBPCaLjQ
-L‘impero di Roma in Africa‘, De Agostini, 2001 (documentary on Roman sites in North Africa) www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvyO0qjL2Ps
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