The Lands Of Barbary
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A vivid work of travel writing and cultural observation, The Lands of Barbary chronicles Geoffrey Furlonge's journey through the North African Maghreb — the ancient region encompassing Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya — during the mid-twentieth century. With the eye of a seasoned diplomat and the prose of a gifted storyteller, Furlonge presents the landscapes, peoples, histories, and political tensions of a region caught between its deep Islamic and Berber roots and the sweeping tide of post-colonial change. The narrative moves with an authoritative yet accessible tone, balancing personal observation with well-researched historical and geopolitical context. Furlonge illustrates how the Barbary Coast, long romanticized and misunderstood by the Western world, carries a complex identity shaped by centuries of trade, conquest, and cultural exchange. The result is an illuminating portrait of a fascinating and often overlooked corner of the world, rendered with intelligence, nuance, and genuine affection for the region.
Author: Geoffrey Furlonge
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, The Travel Book Club
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A vivid work of travel writing and cultural observation, The Lands of Barbary chronicles Geoffrey Furlonge's journey through the North African Maghreb — the ancient region encompassing Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya — during the mid-twentieth century. With the eye of a seasoned diplomat and the prose of a gifted storyteller, Furlonge presents the landscapes, peoples, histories, and political tensions of a region caught between its deep Islamic and Berber roots and the sweeping tide of post-colonial change. The narrative moves with an authoritative yet accessible tone, balancing personal observation with well-researched historical and geopolitical context. Furlonge illustrates how the Barbary Coast, long romanticized and misunderstood by the Western world, carries a complex identity shaped by centuries of trade, conquest, and cultural exchange. The result is an illuminating portrait of a fascinating and often overlooked corner of the world, rendered with intelligence, nuance, and genuine affection for the region.