The members of historical infantry units called themselves Zuaven. The name goes back to the Kabyl tribe of the Zuauas in the Zuaua district (Zuavia) in the Algerian province of Constantine, who already provided mercenary troops at the time of the Ottoman Empire who were famous for their bravery.
Category: 19th Century
History of a Crime. The Death of Baudin. Victor-Marie Hugo.
The Death of Baudin. History of a Crime by Victor Hugo. BEFORE being a Republican, Baudin had been a tutor. He came from an intelligent and brave race of schoolmasters, ever… Read More
Moor from Algeria. Berber tribe. More d’Alger c. 1840.
Moors (Spanish moros) are all those Berber tribes living in North Africa
Arabia Algeria. Moorish merchant costume.
Arabia Algeria. Moorish merchant. Historical clothing.
Algeria. Arabic of the plain clothing.
Arab Algeria. Arabic of the plain. Historical clothing.
Jewish maid of Algiers costume.
Arabia, Algeria. Jewish maid of Algiers. Historical clothing. From the book: Mœurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde, d’après des documents and authentiques et les voyages des… Read More
Rich woman of the people in Cairo. Egypt.
Rich woman of the people in Cairo. Egypt. Femme riche et femme du peuple au Caire. Egypte.
Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.
Africa, Arab Bedouin costume.
Africa, Arab Bedouin. Historical clothing. From the book: Mœurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde, d’après des documents and authentiques et les voyages des plus récents; Publié… Read More
Female from South Africa Namibia.
Female from South Africa Namibia. Historical clothing. From the book: Mœurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde, d’après des documents and authentiques et les voyages des plus… Read More