مجلة علوم الإنسان والمجتمع
Volume 14, Numéro 2, Pages 838-867
2025-06-11

The Approach Of French Historians In Writing The History Of Algeria During The Colonial Period

Authors : Ouamane Houria .

Abstract

From the start of their occupation in 1830, the French devoted significant effort to documenting Algeria's history across its different periods. Their approach deliberately disregarded original historical sources that recorded the Algerian people’s achievements and legacy. Instead, they sought to create a narrative that legitimized the occupation while undermining the existence of the Algerian nation. To this end, the French established a historical institution that spanned multiple disciplines, focusing on thorough research, investigation, and documentation presented with academic precision.

Keywords

Historical institution; Approach; Historical research; Committees; Associations.