The legacy of French colonialism : preservation in Morocco's Fez Medina
To the uninitiated tourist, Fez Medina may seem an extant example of medieval urbanism, but historians steeped in colonial documents know that this walled city reflects and perpetuates the romanticized vision of French administrators.
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APT bulletin Vol. 39, N. 4, p. 5-11, ill |
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2008
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| Summary: | To the uninitiated tourist, Fez Medina may seem an extant example of medieval urbanism, but historians steeped in colonial documents know that this walled city reflects and perpetuates the romanticized vision of French administrators. (A.A.) |
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| Bibliography: | 42 notes |
| ISSN: | 00449466 |