A Savage War of Peace: Algeria, 1954–1962

A Savage War of Peace: Algeria, 1954–1962 is a book by Alistair Horne and first published by Viking Press in 1977. The book covers the background, events and aftermath of the Algerian War (1954–1962).

Structure
The work contains normal front material and an author's preface. The book is divided into two unequal parts: A small introductory section, Part One: Prelude, 1830-1854 containing chapters 1–3; followed by Part Two: The War, 1954–1958, which contains most of the work, from chapters 4–25. The book contains a number of appedices including an afterward, a bibliography, and chronology of events. Later editions contain an updated preface by the author.

Publishing history

 * Original hardback edition: 1977, Viking Press.
 * Paperback edition: 2006, NYRB Classics.
 * Audiobook edition: 2008, Blackstone Audio.
 * Kindle ebook edition: 2011, NYRB Classics.

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