Mecca of Revolution: Algeria, Decolonization, and the Third World Order
Jeffrey Byrne
Through an examination of Algeria's interactions with the wider world from the beginning of its war of independence to the fall of its first post-colonial regime, Mecca of Revolution provides the Third Worldist perspective on twentieth century international history. Featuring pioneering research on multiple continents, it rejuvenates the fields of diplomatic history and post-colonial studies.
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Historical Association Book Prizes: Jerry Bentley Prize in World History | 2017 | Winner | Official source |
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02 Central places
- Algeria90%
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- Third World38%
03 Suggested argument
The book argues that Algeria’s interactions with the wider world—from the start of its war of independence to the fall of its first post-colonial regime—provide a Third Worldist perspective on twentieth-century international history.
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