Papers from Algeria’s history

The story takes a place in Algeria during the Ottoman period. Its time frame extends from the middle of 18 century to the second decade of 19 century ( 1750-1815 ). It is a crucial stage of the latest Algerian's Dãés reign, full of contradictions, political and social changes. The various pathways of the novel protagonists meet through its six chapters to form a distinct political and social mosaic, outstanding by the character ( Arais Hamidou ): the pride of the Algerian navy on one side, and, the Dãés whom he conveyed throughout his life which was filled of glory and setbacks on other side. The main ones of these Dãés who reigned Algeria are: (Mohammed Othman Bãshã) and ( Dãé Hassan Bãshã ). Then, those weak Dãés who came after. Alongside these, there are other characters effectively appeared like: Jewish traders ( Bikri), ( Boushnak) and some kings, leaders and consuls of Europe and America. Besides, there are the rulers of Oran's territories (Tittri) and (Constantine). The novel highlights the political position which was characterized by the battle of European marine raids. Besides, the instability of the Algerian foreign relations between war and peace. But internally, the novel shows the weaknesses of the government palace in coupled with intrigues which left chaos and internal unrest.