Benjamin Stora

Historian and author specializing in Algeria

Benjamin Stora - Historian and author specializing in Algeria
Born

December 2nd, 1950
74 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

Links & References

Born in Algeria, a historian and author focused on Algerian history and French colonialism. Stora's works include significant studies on the Algerian War and its aftermath. As a public intellectual, he has contributed to debates on memory and identity in post-colonial France. Stora served as a consultant for the French government on issues related to Algeria and has participated in various international discussions regarding history and culture. His academic contributions have shaped understandings of the complex relationship between Algeria and France.

Authored 'La Guerre d'Algérie' (2003)

Served as a consultant on Algeria's historical narratives

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