North Africa has a fabulous past, rich in people and events.The ambition of this book is not only to offer an uncompromising reading of history, paying tribute to the men and women who count and have counted in helping societies evolve, but also to tackle the issues that make people angry:the place of Berbers in Arab-African societies, the status of women and ethnic minorities, the role of foreign powers in the instrumentalization of religious radicalism, the interference of the new colonialists - the Americans, the Chinese or the Russians - or the chances given to the nations of the Maghreb to embrace modernity.The North African region, situated between the Mediterranean and the Sahara, has for centuries been the scene of fierce struggles to preserve its independence from outside powers. In his captivating book entitled "North Africa", the author explores the twists and turns of this region's tumultuous history, highlighting the struggles waged by its peoples to maintain their sovereignty.