The French Intifada: The Long War Between France and Its Arabs
Praise forThe French Intifada ANew York Times Book ReviewEditor’s Choice Selection “A bracing mix of journalism and history . . . [The French Intifada] couldn’t be more timely.” —Mitchell Cohen,The New York Times Book Review “Uncompromising . . . [a] brilliant book.” —Damian Thompson,The Telegraph “Fascinating and hugely readable . . . Hussey makes a strong case that France’s contemporary malaise can only be understood in the light of this tragic history.” —Matthew Campbell,The Sunday Times “Refreshing . . . a good introduction to the most sensitive issues of race, religion, citizenship and history that grip modern France.” —Tony Barber,Financial Times “I admire Andrew Hussey’s book because he has had the courage to go where I didn’t.” —Nick Fraser,The Observer “Hussey is an engaging guide . . . writing with authority and humour about everything from Zinedine Zidane to architecture. He manages to make what at times is a terrible tale into a fascinating and enjoyable read.” —Rob Dex,Irish Examiner “The French Intifadamixes lively street reportage with the history of two brutal centuries in France’s former Maghreb territories . . . This is strong stuff.” —Charles Bremner,New Statesman Praise forParis: The Secret History“In his . . . shockingly violent alternative history of Paris, Andrew Hussey illuminates the city’s gutters, stews, slaughters, riots, underbellies, and crimes in the shadowy corners that Balzac relished. The result is  . . . a fascinating riot of a book.” —Simon Sebag Montefiore, author ofJerusalem