The conquest of Algeria drags. Peace negotiations are slow. The Emir delegates Ben Thamy, one of his Khalifs, to communicate with the French general, Bugeaud, who, on his side, orders Colone... Read allThe conquest of Algeria drags. Peace negotiations are slow. The Emir delegates Ben Thamy, one of his Khalifs, to communicate with the French general, Bugeaud, who, on his side, orders Colonel de Soumieges to go ahead and meet him. The colonel writes a letter to his son: "My dear ... Read allThe conquest of Algeria drags. Peace negotiations are slow. The Emir delegates Ben Thamy, one of his Khalifs, to communicate with the French general, Bugeaud, who, on his side, orders Colonel de Soumieges to go ahead and meet him. The colonel writes a letter to his son: "My dear Philippe, While fighting, I am looking for the treasure which was donated to our ancestors... Read all