L'Algérie de nos jours : Alger, Boufarick, Blidah, Oran, Tlemcen, Kabylie, Constantine, Biskra / [Paul Margueritte (...) et al.] 1893

Jules Gervais-Courtellemont and others created this book, "L'Algérie de nos jours," in 1893. The title translates to "Algeria Today." This book was published during a period of French colonial rule in Algeria. Books such as this would have been a tool of colonialism. Texts and images could create a particular narrative for the people of France. They would influence how people saw Algeria and the Algerian people. It would emphasize the ‘civilizing mission’ of French colonialism. To truly understand this book, research into the specifics of French colonial administration in Algeria is essential. We can also examine the role of photography and publishing in shaping colonial perceptions. The institutional context of colonialism is the key to understanding this artwork.