Readings, listening and videos<\/p>\r\n
TRAVEL GUIDES<\/b><\/p>\r\n
Italian:<\/p>\r\n
\u00a0 <\/span>– “Algeria del Sud<\/strong><\/span>“, by O. Dal Bosco, Ed. Polaris , 2017 (ISBN 9788860591944)<\/p>\r\n This guide leads you to discover the secrets of the Algerian desert. With anecdotes, historical notes and descriptions of the locations, the <\/span>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.<\/p>\r\n – “Algeria. In auto e moto su piste e deserti<\/strong><\/span>“, by S. Laberio Minozzi<\/span><\/a> – F. Tessarollo<\/span><\/a>Ed. Polaris, 2002 (ISBN 9788886437615)<\/p>\r\n –‘<\/span>Algeria<\/b>‘, Ed. EDT\/Lonely Planet, 2008 (ISBN: 9788860401878)<\/p>\r\n French:<\/p>\r\n – “<\/span>Algerie. Carnet de voyage<\/b>“, by D. Auzias<\/span><\/a> – J. Labourdette<\/span><\/a>, Ed. Petit Fut\u00e9, 2019 (ISBN: 9782305009599)<\/p>\r\n – “<\/span>Alger. City Guide<\/b>“, by D. Auzias<\/span><\/a> – J. Labourdette<\/span><\/a>, Ed. Petit Fut\u00e9, 2019 (ISBN: 9782305009537)<\/p>\r\n English:<\/p>\r\n –‘<\/span>Algeria<\/b>‘, by J. Oakes, Ed. Bradt Travel Guides, 2008 (ISBN: 9781841622323)<\/p>\r\n MAPS<\/b><\/p>\r\n –‘<\/span>Algeria, Tunisia 1:1,000,000′<\/b>, by Michelin Italy, 2012 (ISBN: 9782067172333)<\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/p>\r\n ESSAYS<\/b><\/p>\r\n – “<\/span>Charles de Foucauld 1858-1916<\/b>“, by P.. Sourisseau<\/span><\/a>, Ed. Effata, 2028 (ISBN : 978-8869293122)<\/p>\r\n 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 <\/span>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<\/span> an unusual existence.<\/p>\r\n – “La Guerra d\u2019Algeria<\/strong><\/span>“, by B. Stora, Ed. Il Mulino, 2009 (ISBN: 9788815128263)<\/p>\r\n – “Storia dell\u2019Algeria indipendente<\/strong><\/span>“, by G. Calchi Novati\u00a0<\/span><\/a> – C.Roggero<\/span><\/a>, Ed. Bompiani, 2018 (ISBN: 9788845297519)<\/p>\r\n – “Sahara. Paesaggio dell\u2019immaginario<\/strong><\/span>“, by E. Gearon, Ed. Odoya, 2014 (ISBN: 9788862882156)<\/p>\r\n 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 <\/span>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.<\/p>\r\n – “Vivere il Sahara: Guida al deserto pi\u00f9 bello del mondo<\/strong><\/span>“, by P. Rossi, Ed. Hoepli, 2013 (ISBN: 978-8820351663)<\/p>\r\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n ROMANCE<\/b><\/p>\r\n –‘La rosa del deserto<\/strong><\/span>‘, by P. Subiros, Ed. EDT, 2002 (ISBN: 9788870636130)<\/p>\r\n –‘Nel tuo deserto<\/strong><\/span>‘, by M. Tavares, Ed. Cavallo di Ferro, 2011 (ISBN: 9788879070881)<\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/p>\r\n LISTENING<\/b><\/p>\r\n –‘<\/span>Best of <\/b>Khaled<\/strong>‘, by Khaled, Wrasse Records, 2007<\/p>\r\n – Kenza<\/b>‘, by Khaled, Barclay, 1999<\/p>\r\n Khaled is the most famous singer of pop ra\u00ef<\/span><\/a>, a genre born in Oran that mixes traditional Algerian North African and North African music, with Spanish-Andalusian and French.<\/p>\r\n – “\u03a0<\/strong><\/span>\u2d49\u2d38\u2d49\u2d54<\/span><\/strong>“, by Idir, Sony Music, 2013 (traditional Kabyle music with French influences)<\/p>\r\n –‘<\/span>Best of <\/b>Souad Massi<\/strong>‘, by Souad Massi, Pop, 2015 (singer-songwriter from Algiers)<\/p>\r\n \u00a0“Shock el hal<\/b>“, by Grawa diffusion, Turn Again Music, 2012 (gnawa-reggae music)<\/p>\r\n “<\/span>Imarhan<\/strong>“, by Imarhan, City Slang, 2016 (Tuareg rock-blues).<\/p>\r\n FILM<\/b><\/p>\r\n –‘<\/span>The Battle of Algiers<\/strong>‘, by G. Pontecorvo, 1966<\/p>\r\n – “Uomini senza legge<\/strong><\/span>“, by R. Bouchareb, 2010<\/p>\r\n VIDEO<\/b><\/p>\r\n – “<\/span>Algeria<\/b>“, Il mondo insieme, TV2000, 2015 (documentary on Ghardaia and Tamanrasset) www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lymgBPCaLjQ<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n