دراسات وأبحاث
Volume 18, Numéro 2, Pages 275-288
2026-04-15
The Algerian–spanish And English Conflict In The Mediterranean In Light Of Historical Sources
Authors : Bouchiba Dehiba .
Abstract
The modern era marked the beginning of political and military conflict in the western Mediterranean as a result of the Age of Geographical Discoveries and the rise of colonial powers such as Spain, Portugal, and Great Britain. In response, the Ottoman Empire emerged as a dominant force, incorporating key strategic regions of the Mediterranean, including Algeria. Algeria developed into a powerful military entity and a strategic ally of the Sublime Porte, playing a central role in Ottoman policy aimed at controlling the Mediterranean. This led to continuous confrontations with European powers throughout the modern period. The most significant conflict was with Spain between 1505 and 1791 over influence and supremacy, alongside disputes with Italian city-states and France. English threats toward the Eyalet, particularly concerning the issue of captives, further intensified tensions. Military confrontations shaped these relations, while diplomatic treaties played an important role. Over time, these struggles weakened Algeria’s naval fleet and exhausted its forces, facilitating the French conquest in 1830 and ending its international standing.
Keywords
the western Mediterranean ; the Ottoman Empire ; captives ; diplomatic ; the Regency of Algiers
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