History of Algeria [1671 - 1830] | Ottoman Regency, autonomous power

Discover how Algiers transformed from a formidable, autonomous military republic dominating Mediterranean shipping lanes into a territory fractured by internal conflict and international wars. This dramatic saga covers the peak of the legendary corsair raiders, the high-stakes diplomacy of the Barbary Wars, and the infamous 1827 "Fly Whisk Incident" that triggered a massive French invasion.