The British –Algerian Relationships During The Ottoman Era 1515-1816

Abstract

During the Ottoman era Algeria was among the most powerful states. It also had a special place in the Ottoman Empire. At that time Algeria had very powerful Fleet which enabled her to control the Mediterranean Sea and to establish political and commercial relations with most of the world countries and hold several treaties with them. Her strong naval fleet contributed in defending the area and also the interest of the Islamic world and confronting the European colonization . since many centuries the European Pirates was distressed and were horrified because of the Algerian naval fleet and her brave men this situation obliged the European governments to negotiate for the peace and safety of the of their ships in the Mediterranean sea. From here the dispute between Algeria and Britain started about the supremacy so Algeria wanted to defend and to save her interests in the area whereas Britain asked for new glory in the area in order to reach her goal Britain waged many Expeditions against Algeria in the 18th century one of these expectations was the siege of Algiers by Lord Exmouth on 27th August 1816 .