Algeria and France, 1800-2000: Identity, Memory, NostalgiaThe relationship between Algeria and France that formed during the 132 years of colonial rule did not end in 1962 when Algeria gained its independence. This long period of occupation left an indelible mark on the social fabric of both societies, one that continues to influence their cultures, identities, and politics. Wide ranging in scope yet complementary in focus, the essays deftly convey the extent to which the French colonial experience in